UTICA, N.Y. (WSYR-TV)-- Today, the jury heard from five witnesses and also viewed the brutal video of Robert Brooks' death.

1. Dr. Andrea Martin – Emergency Physician (Wynn Hospital)

Prosecution (10:00 a.m.):

Treated Robert Brooks on Dec. 7, 2024, after an inmate assault.

"Brooks was alert, respectful, with no signs of mental impairment."

She explains that CT scans and X-rays showed no fractures, brain bleed, or other serious injuries.

Defense (10:20 a.m.)

Asked about potential breathing issues from nose injury — she said his nose injury was slight.

Clarified concussions wouldn't show on scans, and swelling wouldn't distort CT results.

2. Michael Peacock – Inmate Eyewitness to previous assaults at Mohawk Correctional Facility

Prosecution (10:40 a.m.)

Described two inmate assault

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