Ten prison guards in New York have been indicted for the fatal beating of 22-year-old inmate Messiah Nantwi, emphasizing a troubling trend of violence within the state's correctional facilities. This incident marks the second time this year that correctional officers have faced serious charges linked to inmate deaths. The indictment alleges that guards Jonah Levi and Caleb Blair engaged in unprovoked attacks on Nantwi, leading to his death from massive head trauma. This follows another case where six guards were charged for the beating death of Robert Brooks, indicating systematic issues within the prison system, exacerbated by recent labor strikes among guards.
According to the indictment, Levi and Blair's actions were unprovoked, as Nantwi posed no threat and had his hands raised when they entered his room.
The indictment reveals that Nantwi died due to 'massive head trauma and numerous other injuries,' highlighting the severity of the guards' actions.
This incident is part of a troubling trend, with multiple guards in New York indicted for similar violent conduct within a few months.
The wildcat strike by guards exposed underlying tensions in the prison system, which advocates claim exacerbate conditions for incarcerated individuals.
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