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Officer Pleads Guilty in Inmate's Beating Death at Marcy Correctional Facility
Who: Christopher Walrath, a correction officer. What: He pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter related to the beating death of inmate Robert Brooks. When: This plea occurred recently, with further court dates pending. Where: Marcy Correctional Facility in Utica, N.Y. Why: Walrath’s plea is part of a broader case involving six officers charged with murder and ten total officers implicated. How: His agreement includes a 15-year prison sentence in exchange for the plea. The case continues to unfold with potential significant developments.