Robert Brooks Jr., on meeting with Governor Hochul, advocating alongside End Prison Violence, January 16th, 2026

The family of Robert Brooks met with Governor Kathy Hochul at the State Capital on Monday, calling it a good first step as they advocate for prison reform. Robert Brooks was killed while in custody at Marcy Correctional Facility in December 2024, the video of his beating going viral and sparking a movement to end violence in prisons. A prison omnibus package, inspired by this movement, aimed at transparency and oversight was signed by Governor Hochul in December. Now, the Brooks family says the work will continue, with the meeting with the Governor aimed at pushing for more change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices