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news3 months ago

Family of Black Student Found Hanging on Campus Calls for Independent Investigation

The family of Demartravion 'Trey' Reed, a Black student found hanging from a tree on a Mississippi college campus, has hired civil rights attorney Ben Crump amid concerns over the circumstances of his death, which authorities initially ruled as suicide. The case has sparked calls for an independent investigation and comparisons to historical racial violence, with the family and civil rights leaders demanding transparency and justice.

via The Guardian|
#ben-crump#investigation#mississippi
crime-and-justice1 year ago

Mother Demands Charges for Deputy Who Killed Airman Son

The mother of Roger Fortson, an Air Force airman fatally shot by Florida deputy Eddie Duran, demands criminal charges against Duran, who was fired but not yet charged. The sheriff's office deemed the shooting unjustified, and civil rights attorney Ben Crump calls for swift action from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. Fortson's family questions the role of race in the incident and the pace of the investigation.

via NBC News|
#air-force#ben-crump#civil-rights
news1 year ago

Florida Deputy Fired for Fatally Shooting Airman Roger Fortson

Deputy Eddie Duran of the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Department in Florida has been fired after an internal investigation found his use of deadly force against U.S. Air Force senior airman Roger Fortson was not "objectively reasonable." Fortson, who was unarmed and in his home, was shot and killed by Duran during a disturbance call. Civil rights attorney Ben Crump, representing Fortson's family, calls for full justice and accountability. An ongoing investigation by Florida's Department of Law Enforcement will determine further actions.

via NPR|
#ben-crump#civil-rights#eddie-duran
legalcivil-rights2 years ago

Ben Crump Continues to Advocate for Families Buried in Hinds Co. Pauper's Field

The family of Jonathan David Hankins, whose body was found buried in a Hinds County pauper's field, has retained attorney Ben Crump, who also represents the families of Dexter Wade and Marrio Moore. Hankins' family had been seeking answers about his disappearance for over a year and was disturbed to learn about his body being found in the same county where Wade's body was buried after being struck by a police cruiser. Crump aims to uncover the truth about what happened to Hankins and seek justice for his family.

via WLBT|
#ben-crump#hinds-county#justice
legalcivil-rights2 years ago

"Ben Crump Takes on Another Case: Seeking Justice for Buried Loved Ones in Hinds County"

Civil rights attorney Ben Crump has been retained by the family of Jonathan David Hankins, whose body was found buried in Hinds County in 2022. Hankins was reported missing in June 2022, but his family only recently learned about his whereabouts through a news report. The death certificate indicated natural causes, but failed to mention his positive test for methamphetamine and fentanyl. Crump aims to uncover the truth about Hankins' death and seek justice for his family, while also representing the families of Marrio Moore and Dexter Wade.

via WJTV|
#ben-crump#buried-body#hinds-county
crime2 years ago

"Justice Denied: Calls for Federal Investigation into Mississippi Man's Death Ignored"

Attorney Ben Crump is calling for the Department of Justice to investigate the handling of Dexter Wade's death by the Jackson Police Department in Mississippi. Wade, who was run over by an off-duty police officer, was buried in a pauper's grave without his mother's knowledge. Crump plans to have Wade's body exhumed for an independent autopsy and a proper burial. Wade's mother, Bettersten Wade, expressed her disappointment in the police department's lack of transparency and questioned their ability to serve the community. Crump and Bettersten Wade also accused the police department of having a vendetta against their family due to a previous case involving the death of Bettersten's brother. The Department of Justice is aware of the incident but has not commented further.

via NBC News|
#ben-crump#crime#department-of-justice
crime2 years ago

"Ben Crump demands justice for exonerated man killed by cop with history of excessive force"

Civil rights attorney Ben Crump has condemned a sheriff's deputy in Camden County, Georgia, after the release of police video showing a traffic stop that resulted in the killing of Leonard Cure, a wrongfully convicted exoneree. The video shows the deputy yelling at Cure, who was Black, immediately after exiting his patrol vehicle. Cure, who had been wrongfully sentenced to over 16 years in prison before being exonerated, did not comply with the deputy's commands and was stun-gunned. A physical altercation ensued, and the deputy ultimately shot and killed Cure. The incident has raised concerns about police deescalation tactics and the treatment of individuals with mental health issues during encounters with law enforcement.

via GPB News|
#ben-crump#crime#leonard-cure
law-enforcement2 years ago

"Police Union Challenges Firing of Circleville Officer as K9 Victim Seeks Legal Representation with Ben Crump"

The family of Jadarrius Rose, an unarmed Black man who was attacked by a police K9 during a traffic stop in Circleville, Ohio, has retained civil rights attorney Ben Crump. The officer who released the dog, Ryan Speakman, has been fired by the Circleville Police Department, but the Ohio Patrolmen's Benevolent Association plans to fight his termination. Crump criticized the officer's actions and highlighted the ingrained mistrust that Black people have for law enforcement. No civil lawsuit has been filed yet, but Rose is currently facing a felony charge related to the traffic stop.

via NBC4 WCMH-TV|
#ben-crump#circleville#k9-attack
sports2 years ago

"15 Former Northwestern Athletes Speak Out in Hazing Scandal, Attorney Reveals"

At least 15 former Northwestern student-athletes are planning to file a lawsuit against the university, claiming physical, sexual, and emotional abuse in a hazing scandal. Civil rights attorney Ben Crump, representing the athletes, stated that the abuse was part of a toxic culture within the athletic department. The lawsuit has not yet been filed, but other law firms are expected to follow suit. Former football coach Pat Fitzgerald has been accused of enabling a culture of racism, leading to his firing after an independent investigation found him at fault for failing to prevent significant hazing.

via Fox News|
#ben-crump#civil-rights#hazing-scandal
sports2 years ago

Ben Crump to Represent 8 Former Northwestern Football Players in Hazing Case

Eight former Northwestern football players have hired civil rights attorney Ben Crump to represent them in legal action against the school over hazing within the football program. The law firm partnering with Crump has uncovered incidents of abuse, including forced participation in humiliating acts, racial bias, sexual abuse, and psychological trauma. More players are expected to join the legal action, which aims to expose extreme and abusive hazing in other college athletic programs as well. Northwestern conducted an investigation into hazing allegations, and while the accusations were largely supported by evidence, specific misconduct by a player or coach could not be identified. Head coach Pat Fitzgerald was suspended for two weeks without pay, and he is considering legal action against the school.

via The Athletic|
#ben-crump#college-athletics#hazing
sports2 years ago

"Ex-Northwestern Football Players Enlist Prominent Attorney in Hazing Lawsuit"

Eight former Northwestern football players have hired civil rights attorney Ben Crump and a Chicago-based law firm to pursue legal action against the school for hazing incidents within the program. The law firm claims to have discovered a "vast array of incidents of abuse" and expects more players to join the legal action. Northwestern conducted an investigation into the hazing allegations, which were largely substantiated, leading to the firing of head coach Pat Fitzgerald. The former players allege that the coaches allowed and enabled a toxic culture within the program. The legal action may expand to other college programs, and Crump previously filed a federal lawsuit against Ohio State for similar allegations.

via ESPN|
#ben-crump#college-football#hazing
sports2 years ago

"Northwestern athletes seek legal representation from Ben Crump amid hazing scandal"

Eight former student-athletes from Northwestern University have hired civil rights and personal injury attorney Ben Crump to represent them in the hazing scandal within the football program. The athletes allege that they were subjected to humiliating acts, racial bias, and severe physical and psychological trauma. Crump and co-counsel Steven M. Levin are in discussions with other potential victims as well. Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald was initially suspended but was later fired after further revelations of the seriousness of the hazing. The former players are seeking more oversight and accountability in college athletics to prevent future abuses.

via WGN TV Chicago|
#ben-crump#civil-rights-attorney#hazing-scandal
education2 years ago

"Attorney Ben Crump calls for probe into CPS treatment of Black principals"

Attorney Ben Crump is demanding an investigation into the treatment of Black principals in the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) system, accusing the district of discrimination and corruption. Crump, along with Father Michael Pfleger and members of the Rainbow PUSH coalition, claims that CPS used substandard investigative tactics and false statements to oust at least seven Black principals. CPS has faced protests from parents and students demanding more answers regarding the release of these principals. CPS released a statement emphasizing their commitment to diversity and fair employment decisions, but Crump and supporters argue that there is a pattern of discrimination against Black principals that needs to be addressed.

via WLS-TV|
#ben-crump#black-principals#cps
law-and-justice2 years ago

$45M settlement reached in New Haven police brutality case involving Randy Cox.

A $45 million settlement has been reached in the civil police brutality case involving Richard "Randy" Cox, a Black man now paralyzed from the chest down following an arrest by police officers in New Haven, Connecticut, nearly a year ago. The case represents the largest settlement involving police misconduct in U.S. history. Five New Haven police officers were charged after Cox was left partially paralyzed while being transported in a police van. Civil rights attorney Ben Crump, the lead attorney in both cases, said Floyd's case was previously the largest settlement involving police brutality.

via USA TODAY|
#ben-crump#civil-rights#law-and-justice
law-and-justice2 years ago

Record-breaking police brutality settlement announced by Ben Crump in Randy Cox case.

A $45 million settlement has been reached in the civil police brutality case involving Richard "Randy" Cox, a Black man now paralyzed from the chest down following an arrest by police officers in New Haven, Connecticut, nearly a year ago. The case represents the largest settlement involving police misconduct in U.S. history, which comes two years after the $27 million settlement involving the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officers on Memorial Day weekend in 2020. Five New Haven police officers were charged after Cox was left partially paralyzed while being transported in a police van.

via Tallahassee Democrat|
#ben-crump#law-and-justice#new-haven