Guard Convicted in Inmate's Death

0:00A former corrections officer named Jonah Levi just got convicted of manslaughter in the beating death of a 22-year-old inmate at mid-state. Correctional facility of State New York. This happened back on March 1, 2025. The jury also nailed him for gang assault and conspiracy tied to the attack and a cover-up but cleared him of second-degree murder. Levi was the first guard to face trial in this case. The beating went down during a wildcat strike by officers that had the governor calling in the National Guard to restore order. Guards rushed to not-wease unit after he got uncooperative during a headcount. Things escalated when he refused cuffs and grabbed a vest, then bit a hand, leading to dozens of blows from fists, boots, and batons. Prosecutors said Levi's stomped not-wease head multiple times, causing fatal trauma. Messiah not-wease father called the verdict a key precedent, stressing no one behind bars should fear guards meant to protect them. Conan and Daga County District Attorney William Fitzpatrick praised the jurors and said

1:01it's the first step toward full justice. More than half a dozen other guards already pleaded guilty to lesser charges in the beating and cover-up. Another ex-guard faces murder trial, starting May 4, with a manslaughter case set for June 1. This ruling spotlights accountability in prisons, pushing for real change where power meets vulnerability. I'm Cory with The Story. That's your Durham News Today update, AI-powered and always on.