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State of New York v. Nicholas Anzalone, Anthony Farina, Michael Mashaw and David Walters

Date: 11-21-2025

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Court: Supreme Court, Onondaga County, New York

Plaintiff's Attorney: Onondaga County, New York, District Attorney's Office

Defendant's Attorney: Click Here For The Best Syracuse Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory

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New York, New York, criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendants charged with murder and manslaughter.



Nicholas Anzalone, Anthony Farina, Michael Mashaw and David Walters were prison guards at Marcy Correctional Facility and beat Robert Brooks, age 43, to death.
Outcome:
Nicholas Anzalone and Anthony Farina, who both had faced a top charge of murder before pleading guilty to a lesser charge of first-degree manslaughter, each received 22-year terms. Two more men charged with second-degree manslaughter also pleaded guilty. Michael Mashaw was sentenced to three to nine years in prison, while David Walters got two years, four months to seven years.
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About This Case

What was the outcome of State of New York v. Nicholas Anzalone, Anthony Farina, M...?

The outcome was: Nicholas Anzalone and Anthony Farina, who both had faced a top charge of murder before pleading guilty to a lesser charge of first-degree manslaughter, each received 22-year terms. Two more men charged with second-degree manslaughter also pleaded guilty. Michael Mashaw was sentenced to three to nine years in prison, while David Walters got two years, four months to seven years.

Which court heard State of New York v. Nicholas Anzalone, Anthony Farina, M...?

This case was heard in Supreme Court, Onondaga County, New York, NY.

Who were the attorneys in State of New York v. Nicholas Anzalone, Anthony Farina, M...?

Plaintiff's attorney: Onondaga County, New York, District Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Syracuse Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.

When was State of New York v. Nicholas Anzalone, Anthony Farina, M... decided?

This case was decided on November 21, 2025.