DOCCS identifies officers suspended in Mid-State inmate death investigation

Albany, NY — The New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) has publicly released the names of several staff members as persons of interest in the investigation into the death of Messiah Nantwi at Mid-State Correctional Facility.

While no determination has been made regarding individual involvement, Governor-directed actions have led to the suspension of three individuals without pay.

Messiah Nantwi died in custody at Midstate Correctional Facility in Marcy on March 1…

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