Authorities in New York released graphic video footage showing the brutal beating of Robert Brooks, an African American inmate, by prison guards. The incident occurred on December 9, leading to Brooks’ death due to asphyxiation. New York Attorney General Letitia James revealed the footage lacked audio as guards failed to activate sound recording. Following the incident, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced the termination of 14 prison employees involved in the violence, emphasizing zero tolerance for abuse of power.