The March 1 Mid-State Correctional Facility death of 22-year-old Messiah Nantwi has sparked an investigation by state officials. Nantwi’s death was just 81 days after another inmate, Robert Brooks, died across the street at Marcy Correctional Facility involving its prison staff.

The Correctional Association of New York, or CANY, an oversight organization, said there were "serious concerns" regarding Mid-State Correctional Facility befor

A 22-year-old incarcerated individual at Mid-State Correctional Facility was pronounced dead on Saturday and 11 staff members have been put on leave during the ongoing investigation.