Justice Served: Former NY Prison Guard Found Guilty of Inmate's Murder

A former New York state prison guard was convicted of murder in the death of inmate Robert Brooks, who was beaten while handcuffed. The jury acquitted two other guards charged with involvement in the incident captured on body-camera footage. The case highlights the need for systemic change within the prison system.

A New York jury found former prison guard David Kingsley guilty of murder in connection to the brutal death of inmate Robert Brooks at the Marcy Correctional Facility. Brooks was violently attacked while handcuffed, with the incident captured on body-camera footage.

Acquitted in the same trial were Mathew Galliher and Nicholas Kieffer, who faced charges of murder and manslaughter. While Kingsley was found guilty on both counts, Kieffer and Galliher were cleared of all charges, including gang assault and filing a false instrument.

The verdict drew emotional reactions from the courtroom, prompting Brooks' family to call for systemic changes in the prison system, emphasizing the harrowing situation revealed through the silent but shocking footage.

(With inputs from agencies.)