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Son of man who was beaten and died in New York prison sues guards, officials

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Son of man who was beaten and died in New York prison sues guards, officials.

Robert L. Brooks Sr. , 43 , died on Dec. 10 , a day after the beating at Marcy Correctional Facility in upstate New York .

Body camera video shows officers repeatedly punching and kicking Brooks , whose hands were cuffed behind his back.

Watchdog group in 2023 reported "rampant abuse by staff" at the prison.

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English

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