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Two Deaths Expose Prison System Failures | Albany News
Two New York prisons are in chaos: a damning new report reveals systemic failures after two inmates were beaten to death by officers. Staff shortages have crippled programs, fueling inmate unrest and unsafe conditions. Officers, supervisors, and even medical staff are accused of using excessive force and covering it up—faking reports, blaming inmates, and even planting weapons. The scandal erupted after Robert Brooks’ death, captured on bodycams officers thought weren’t recording, leading to convictions. Just months later, Messiah Nantwi died under similar circumstances, with the same…
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