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Special prosecutor William Fitzpatrick delivers his opening statement in the trial of three prison guards facing second-degree murder and first-degree manslaughter charges in the fatal beating of inmate Robert Brooks. (Scott Schild photo)
The latest
Walsh administration pushes to start biggest Syracuse housing development in decades: City officials are trying to make sure that construction starts early next year on what could be Syracuse’s biggest housing complex in more than 50 years. But financing for the $134 million first phase of the project is not yet locked down. Most of the money will come from the state, but to secure it city officials will need approval from the Common Council.
Prosecutor says prison guards brutally beat inmate to death, acted like a ‘gang’: Several prison guards at the Marcy Correctional Facility effectively turned into a gang on the night of Dec. 9, 2024, according to Onondaga County District Attorney William Fitzpatrick. They brutally attacked an inmate, Robert L. Brooks, Fitzpatrick said, showing a depraved indifference toward him that ultimately led to his death. Not so fast, say the attorneys defending three of those guards, who are now on trial for Brooks’ murder. They say that while Brooks’ death was tragic, each of those guards was not present for the entire attack, didn’t have an equal role in it and didn’t necessarily understand the totality of what was taking place. Jurors heard opening statements in the trial on Tuesday.
Anti-violence worker sentenced to prison for selling drugs near community center: A Syracuse anti-violence worker was sentenced to prison Tuesday for selling drugs near the community center where he mentored kids. Cassieum Pitts, 28, previously pleaded guilty to 22 counts, including second-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance and official misconduct.
Looking ahead
Quirky festival in charming Upstate NY city named among best Halloween events in U.S.: History, but make it spooky. That’s the recipe that has earned a quirky Upstate New York festival, “The Days of Incandescence,” a spot on a list of America’s top Halloween celebrations.
Sports
F-M sweeps Nottingham: The Fayetteville-Manlius girls volleyball team swept Nottingham 3-0 on Tuesday, improving to 9-1 on the season. Story, more photos. (Dennis Nett photo)…