ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The family of Robert Brooks, an inmate killed in a brutal beating by Marcy Correctional Facility officers, has spoken after the verdicts of three involved officers were announced.

On Monday, one former officer, David Kingsley, was found guilty on the charges of murder and manslaughter, as the jury acquitted two others, Matthew Galliher and Nicholas Kieffer, on all criminal charges.

The family released a statement after the trial that echoed a call for change and the case revealing a larger issue within the prison system. It read in part:

"Today, the jury made the right decision in finding David Kingsley guilty of murder. While it was hard to see Matthew Galliher and Nicholas Kieffer be given a pass, it highlights the need for systemic change. Mr. Galliher and Mr

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