Summary of Inmate’s Death in New York Prison
Multiple prison guards in New York have been indicted following the death of inmate Messiah Nantwi during a 22-day unauthorized strike by correctional officers. Nantwi, who died on March 1 after allegedly being severely beaten by guards at Mid-State Correctional Facility, prompted a special prosecutor to signal impending criminal charges against potentially nine officers. In the aftermath, seven officers resigned and 11 were suspended, as authorities investigate the disturbing circumstances surrounding both Nantwi’s death and a prior fatal incident at another facility.
