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New fallout tonight from video showing the deadly beating of a New York prison inmate. The governor now rolling out new changes with our Shaquille Brewster asking the family's attorney whether they go far enough.

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Growing outrage and the shakeup tonight at New York's Marcy Correctional Facility. New picture showing Governor Cathy Hochul visiting the prison just days after the state released disturbing video of officers fatally beating 43-year-old Robert Brooks as he was handcuffed earlier this month. 10th. The video was blurred and redacted by investigators. Brooks, who was serving a 12-year sentence for first-degree assault, was pronounced dead the next day on December 10th. His son, Robert Jr, speaking out at a demonstration Monday night. He's killing must be a catalyst for change. Justice must be served. Governor Hochul writing in a statement, The system failed Mr. Brooks, as she announced several reforms, naming a new prison superintendent, rushing $400 million for more cameras at correctional facilities across the state, and hiring an outside firm to conduct reviews across the system. Tonight, Brooks family attorney, Elizabeth Mazer, responding on camera for the first time. What does the family think about what has been announced so far by the governor?

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I think those are important steps. Significant change needs to happen. Obviously, it's a bit late for Mr. Brooks.

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The governor says 13 individuals have been suspended without pay. Another has resigned as an investigation is underway.

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Mr. Brooks was a person who deserved an opportunity to serve his debt to society and come out a better man.

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New York's Department of Corrections is now requiring that officers activate their by the camera during any interaction with inmates. Halley?

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Shaquille Brewster. Thank you.

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There was growing outrage after officers beat a handcuffed inmate who later died. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said the system ...