UTICA, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) -- Day 3 of the Marcy Prison Trial focused heavily on witness testimony, with the jury hearing from several key figures, including a corrections sergeant, a nurse, an investigator, and an assistant commissioner.
The full details of each testimony can be found here.
Much of the testimonies centered around inmate Robert Brooks’ condition and treatment before his death, as well as policies and protocols surrounding the use of force and inmate handling in Marcy Correctional Facility.
Key Witness Testimonies:
Christoper Martuscello
The Assistant Commissioner at NYSDOCCS was cross-examined by the defense teams for Kieffer, Galliher, and Kingsley. Topics included:
Use of Force: He emphasized that the use of force must follow directives and is only permissible under cer