UTICA, New York (WWNY) - Three former correction officers, including Adams resident David Kingsley, are on trial in Oneida County Court for the beating death of Marcy Correctional Facility inmate Robert Brooks in December of last year.

So far Thursday, three witnesses have taken the stand.

First to testify Thursday, Wynn Hospital emergency room physician, Dr. Andrea Marin. Wynn Hospital is in Utica.

Marin was worked in the emergency room on December 7th, 2024, and treated Brooks’ after an altercation at Mohawk Correctional Facility.

She said he appeared pleasant, respectful, awake, and alert. She testified she did notice Brooks having a black eye on the right side, and complained of a headache.

After performing several tests, she said she discharged Brooks, and did not treat him again

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