James said her office needs to recuse itself since four of the state Department of Corrections officers involved in the case are defendants in other cases and are represented by lawyers in the

Inside Marcy Correctional Facility, the news of Robert Brooks’ death – while undeniably tragic – did not come as a complete shock, one inmate told CNN.

The New York attorney general’s office has recused itself from the high-profile case involving the beating death of state prisoner Robert Brooks due to an internal conflict, officials said on Thursday. Four corrections officers under investigation are currently represented by attorneys from the attorney general’s office in other cases.

Hochul directed leaders to implement immediate changes to protect the safety and well-being of all DOCCS personnel and incarcerated individuals.

New York State Attorney General Letitia James says her office is recusing itself from the investigation into the alleged beating that resulted in the death of an inmate in Upstate New York.