Malcolm X's Family Sues Over Alleged Government Role in Assassination

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The family of Malcolm X is suing the FBI, CIA, and NYPD for $100 million, alleging these agencies conspired in his 1965 assassination and failed to prevent it. The lawsuit claims a corrupt relationship between law enforcement and the killers, with federal agents present at the scene but not intervening. The NYPD allegedly removed security and undercover operatives were in the ballroom during the murder. The lawsuit follows the exoneration of two men previously convicted for the murder, after evidence was found to have been withheld.
- Malcolm X’s family sues FBI, CIA and NYPD over his murder BBC.com
- The daughters of Malcolm X sue the CIA, FBI and NYPD over the civil rights leader's assassination The Associated Press
- Malcolm X's family files $100 million wrongful death lawsuit, claims cover-up of his murder ABC News
- Malcolm X estate alleges DOJ, FBI, CIA, NYPD played role in events leading to assassination The Hill
- Government conspiracy led to assassination of Malcolm X, lawsuit claims USA TODAY
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