Former NFL RB Doug Martin Dies at 36 in Police Custody

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Former NFL player Doug Martin died at age 36 in Oakland after a struggle with police during an investigation of a break-in; his family cited mental health challenges as a significant factor in his life. The police involved are on paid leave pending investigation, and questions remain about the circumstances of his death.
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