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A preliminary investigation found that up to nine correction officers may have contributed to Messiah Nantwi’s death, ...

In a new statement on Tuesday night, New York Department of Corrections Commissioner Thomas Martuscello III says thoughts and ...

A special prosecutor has been tapped to investigate a Harlem man’s death during an apparent altercation with correction ...

Shocking new details paint a horrific scene in the alleged beating death of a 22-year-old man at the hands of New York State ...

Gov. Kathy Hochul said that early reports suggested “extremely disturbing conduct” leading to the death of Messiah Nantwi, 22 ...

The State Police said Monday they have opened an investigation into the death of a man in an upstate prison following a ...

The state and the guards union struck a deal to end the strike, but it was contingent on at least 85% of staff returning to ...

The New York State Assembly and Senate responded to Governor Hochul's FY2026 Executive Budget proposal on Tuesday, unveiling ...

The family and friends of Robert Brooks, a man killed by prison guards in New York State, will gather at a town hall this ...

The death of Messiah Nantwi at Mid-State Correctional Facility prompted New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to place 15 employees on leave.

State officials said they were investigating the death of Messiah Nantwi, 22, at an upstate prison over the weekend.