Brooks’ son, Robert Brooks Jr., was not in the courtroom on Monday.
The beating occurred the same day Brooks, of Rochester, was transferred from the Mohawk Correctional Facility to the Marcy facility.
His defense attorney was successful in having him tried seperatley from Kingsley, Galliher and Kieffer due to him facing a less severe charge.
—– ORIGINAL STORY The trial of three former Marcy Correctional Officers accused of murdering Robert Brooks has entered its 10th day on Monday.
The beating occurred the same day Brooks, of Rochester, was transferred from the Mohawk Correctional Facility to the Marcy facility.
UPDATE.
UTICA, N. Yep. — The former corrections officers David Kingsley, Nicholas Kieffer, and Mathew Galliher, who were charged with the murder of inmate Robert Brooks, have been told their fate following ten days of trial and two full days of jury deliberations.
Kingsley’s conviction for manslaughter and murder was upheld. His sentencing date is December. 16 where he could be imprisoned for 25 years to life.
Nicholas Kieffer and Mathew Galliher, however, were exonerated of all charges. Additionally, Kieffer and Galiher were charged with gang assault. Additionally, Kieffer was charged with falsifying records.
Kingsley’s wife sat in the front row and sobbed as the jury found him guilty, leaving him stunned. As Kieffer’s verdict was read, his family, who had been in the courtroom for the previous two weeks, gasped and sobbed.
After his bail was denied, Kingsley walked out of the courtroom handcuffed and shackled.
The jury swiftly returned the verdict on Monday. They stayed in October. 16 and 17. Considering. Judge Robert Bauer received multiple questions from the jury. To examine bodycam footage, use-of-force documents, and the elements of murder and manslaughter, they asked former Sergeant Glenn Tromley and Officer Kessler for their testimonies.
Robert Brooks Jr., the son of Brooks. wasn’t present in the courtroom on Monday. Nonetheless, he is anticipated to urge Governor Kathy Hochul to ratify the Omnibus Prison Reform Bill in Albany in October. 20. An advocacy group devoted to enhancing the lives of those who are incarcerated, End Prison Violence, is anticipated to accompany him.
Officers were seen punching, kicking, and grabbing Brooks by the neck on December, according to bodycam footage. September 9, 2024. On the day that Brooks, a resident of Rochester, was moved from the Mohawk Correctional Facility to the Marcy facility, the beating took place. At forty-three, he passed away the following day.
Brooks was incarcerated for 12 years for assault after being found guilty of stabbing his girlfriend in Greece, which is close to Rochester. 2026 was the planned year of his release.
For Robert Brooks’ death, ten former correctional officers were charged. Six of them entered plea agreements in the case.
On January, Michael Fisher, who was accused of manslaughter, will stand trial. December 12, 2026. Because he was charged with a less serious offense, his defense lawyer was able to have him tried separately from Kingsley, Galliher, and Kieffer.
Fisher faces a sentence of five to fifteen years in prison if found guilty.
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The original story.
The tenth day of the trial for three former Marcy Correctional Officers who are charged with killing Robert Brooks began on Monday.
On October 16 and 17, the jury deliberated for two full days without coming to a decision. David Kingsley, Mathew Galliher, and Nicholas Kieffer will now go back to court and await their verdict once more.
Judge Robert Bauer received a number of questions from the jury. To examine bodycam footage, use-of-force documents, and the elements of murder and manslaughter, they asked former Sergeant Glenn Tromley and Officer Kessler for their testimonies.
THE PRIOR COVERAGE.
On December, officers were seen punching, kicking, and grabbing Brooks by the neck on bodycam footage. 9, 2024. Brooks, a Rochester resident, was beaten on the day he was moved from the Mohawk Correctional Facility to the Marcy facility. At 43, he passed away the following day.
After being found guilty of stabbing his girlfriend in Greece, close to Rochester, Brooks was serving a 12-year sentence for assault.
He was supposed to be released in 2026.
At 10 a.m. on Monday, the jury will meet again. A. Court of Oneida County.
