New York's governor on Monday ordered prison reforms and began the process of firing corrections officers who earlier this month beat a restrained Black inmate who died a few hours later.

A New York prison where a handcuffed man died after being beaten by officers this month will get a new superintendent

New York's governor on Monday ordered prison reforms and began the process of firing corrections officers who earlier this month beat a restrained Black inmate who died a few hours later. Hochul's office said in a written statement that she visited the Marcy Correctional Facility in central New York,

Protesters in New York gathered Monday at separate demonstrations in Manhattan and Albany, holding up signs reading “Black Lives Matter” and “Justice for Robert Brooks” days after a disturbing video of the Black inmate’s fatal beating at the hands of correctional officers was released.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul pledges prison reform after inmate's death sparks outrage, ordering officer dismissals, cultural reviews, and $400 million for security upgrades to prevent future abuses and ensure accountability in the city's prisons.