A tenth unnamed defendant in the Robert Brooks beating case is expected to appear in Oneida County Court today to face second degree murder charges.

Assemblyman Edward Gibbs said the video is being 'shopped' to reporters to discredit him; Prison officers' union leader said his actions were inappropriate

Officers from Marcy Correctional Facility protested working conditions, demanding an end to 16- to 24-hour shifts that sometimes stretch back-to-back.

Two local elected officials have emphasized that ensuring safety at state correctional facilities must be a top priority.