UTICA, N.Y. (WSYR-TV)-- Today, the jury heard from five witnesses and also viewed the brutal video of Robert Brooks' death. You can look at NewsChannel 9's live blog of today's proceedings here.

1. Dr. Andrea Martin – Emergency Physician (Wynn Hospital)

Prosecution (10:00 a.m.):

Treated Robert Brooks on Dec. 7, 2024, after an inmate assault.

"Brooks was alert, respectful, with no signs of mental impairment."

She explains that CT scans and X-rays showed no fractures, brain bleed, or other serious injuries.

Defense (10:20 a.m.)

Asked about potential breathing issues from nose injury — she said his nose injury was slight.

Clarified concussions wouldn't show on scans, and swelling wouldn't distort CT results.

2. Michael Peacock – Inmate Eyewitness to previous assaults at Mohawk Correc

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