The family of Jawan Dallas, who was killed by Mobile police in July, has criticized the police department after viewing body camera footage of the incident. They claim that Dallas was repeatedly tased and begged for his life, saying, "I cannot breathe" and "I do not want to be George Floyd." The family's attorney called for the release of the footage to provide transparency and ensure accountability. The police department maintains that Dallas died due to health factors and drug use, and a grand jury cleared the officers of any wrongdoing. The family plans to file a civil lawsuit against the city.
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.
Family members of the victims of a mass shooting in Buffalo, New York, have filed a lawsuit against social media companies, body armor manufacturers, and a gun shop. Civil rights attorney Ben Crump alleges that these companies were complicit in the shooting and helped the gunman "load that gun." The lawsuit seeks justice for the racially-motivated rampage that left 10 people dead and three others wounded. Companies named in the lawsuit include Vintage Firearms, Twitch, Facebook, YouTube, Google, and Amazon. Remington, the manufacturer of the AR-15-style rifle used in the shooting, is not named in the suit.
Kansas City police are investigating the shooting of a Black teenager, Ralph Yarl, who was trying to pick up his younger brothers from a friend's house and went to the wrong house. The homeowner allegedly shot Yarl, who was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries. Police have not identified the shooter or his race, and the investigation is ongoing. Civil rights attorney Ben Crump has been retained by Yarl's family and said the shooter is white. The case may involve Stand Your Ground laws, and the community is concerned about possible racial motivations.
