Ten New York prison guards have been charged, including two with murder, in the fatal beating of 22-year-old inmate Messiah Nantwi at Mid-State Correctional Facility, with allegations of assault, evidence tampering, and a coordinated cover-up. This marks the second group indictment for a prison death in the state this year, as investigations reveal systemic misconduct and lack of accountability during a period of staffing unrest.
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Some New York prison guards charged in beating death of handcuffed inmate appear in court
Six New York prison guards have been indicted for second-degree murder in the beating death of a handcuffed inmate, while four other corrections workers have been charged with lesser crimes.