UTICA, NY – Body camera footage of the attack on an inmate at Marcy Correctional Facility by correctional officers that resulted in his death has been released.

“The attorneys and investigators in my office are conducting a comprehensive review of the facts and evidence,” New York Attorney General Letitia James said in a virtual press conference.

“As attorney general, you have my word that we will use every tool at our disposal to thoroughly and expeditiously investigate this death,” she said.

Before posting the video, she said this about the cameras.

“The four officers had their body-worn cameras turned on but did not activate them. So their cameras were recording videos in standby mode without recording sound,” she said.

“These videos are shocking and disturbing. And I advise everyone to exercise appropriate caution before deciding to watch them,” she added.

She said her office is thoroughly investigating this case.

And “we are using every tool at our disposal to ensure that there is transparency and accountability for the events leading up to Mr. Brooks’ death,” she said.

“I also want to make it clear that this video and the conduct of these officers should not reflect poorly on the work and professionalism of the countless correctional officers and nurses in correctional facilities across the state who go to work every day to protect the people in their prisons and to serve them. “Care,” she said.

The video is below. Viewer discretion is advised.

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New York Attorney General Letitia James will hold a virtual press conference at noon today to provide an update on the investigation into the death of an inmate at Marcy Correctional Facility.

Gov. Kathy Hochul released a statement.

Elizabeth Mazur, attorney for Robert L. Brooks’ family, also released a statement regarding the release of the video.