Christopher Walrath, a corrections officer involved in the beating death of prisoner Robert Brooks at Marcy Correctional Facility, pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter, agreeing to a plea deal that includes 15 years in prison. The attack, recorded on body cameras, occurred while Brooks was handcuffed, marking it as a violent initiation into prison life. Walrath admitted to violating protocol by joining the assault after Mr. Brooks had only been in the facility for 30 minutes and acknowledged abusive acts during the incident. His plea represents a significant moment in the ongoing case for the other officers involved.
Mr. Walrath confirmed that he improperly left his post and joined the attack on Mr. Brooks in three separate areas of the prison.
William J. Fitzpatrick described the attack on Mr. Brooks as a violent initiation into life at Marcy Correctional Facility.
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