Four More Employees Disciplined in Connection to Fatal Beating of Marcy Correctional Facility Inmate
The New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) has announced that four more employees have been disciplined in connection to the fatal beating of Marcy Correctional Facility inmate Robert Brooks. The four additional employees, including Sgt. Christine Ploss, CO Jared Popiel, Sgt. Evan Thisse, and RN 1 Patricia Matos, have been suspended without pay.
Background on the Incident
Brooks, 43, of Greece, was sentenced to serve 12 years in prison for an assault in Monroe County and was admitted to Marcy in 2017. Tragically, he died on December 10, 2024, at the hospital following an encounter with DOCCS officers at Marcy Correctional Facility. According to court paperwork, Brooks suffered multiple horrific injuries and died as a result of being beaten as an inmate at Marcy Correctional Facility.
Disciplinary Action
In addition to the four new employees, 14 other people have already been suspended without pay or have resigned. This brings the total number of employees disciplined in connection to the incident to 18.
New York Attorney General’s Statement
New York Attorney General Letitia James released a statement regarding the incident, saying, "Brooks died on December 10, 2024, at the hospital following ‘an encounter with New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) officers at Marcy Correctional Facility.’"
Conclusion
The incident has raised concerns about the treatment of inmates in New York State correctional facilities and the accountability of correctional officers. The disciplinary action taken against the employees is a step in the right direction, but more needs to be done to ensure the safety and well-being of inmates in these facilities.
FAQs
Q: Who were the four additional employees disciplined in connection to the fatal beating of Marcy Correctional Facility inmate Robert Brooks?
A: Sgt. Christine Ploss, CO Jared Popiel, Sgt. Evan Thisse, and RN 1 Patricia Matos.
Q: How many employees have been disciplined in connection to the incident?
A: 18 employees have been suspended without pay or have resigned.
Q: What was the cause of Robert Brooks’ death?
A: Brooks died as a result of being beaten as an inmate at Marcy Correctional Facility.
