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Ex-Guard on Trial for Inmate's Death in Assault
1/16/2026
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- Michael Fisher, a former New York prison guard, is on trial for manslaughter in connection with the December 2024 beating of inmate Robert Brooks.
- Prosecutors say he stood by for seven minutes while other guards assaulted the handcuffed inmate, contributing to Brooks' death.
- Governor Kathy Hochul ordered accountability and an internal investigation, resulting in suspensions for several officers involved.
