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legalcriminal-justice2 years ago•2 min saved

"Family Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Alleging Police Brutality in Former NFL Player's Custodial Death"

The estate of former NFL player Glenn Foster Jr. has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against officials in Pickens County, Alabama, alleging that members of the Pickens County Sheriff's Office and Pickens County Jail are responsible for Foster's death. Foster died in December 2021, two days after being taken into police custody following a reckless driving arrest. The lawsuit claims that Foster was "tortured" during the arrest, with excessive force used by the defendants. The family is seeking damages exceeding $75,000 and is represented by civil rights attorney Ben Crump.

via CNN|

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crime2 years ago•5 min saved

Family Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Alleging Torture and Abuse in Former NFL Player's Custodial Death

The family of former New Orleans Saints player Glenn Foster Jr. has filed a lawsuit accusing sheriff's deputies in Pickens County, Alabama, of torturing him after his arrest, leading to his death. The lawsuit alleges that Foster was tased, beaten, and choked by the officers. Foster's family is suing for wrongful death, excessive force, and violation of civil rights. The state autopsy report concluded that Foster died of natural causes, but the family disputes this. They also point to a pattern of police brutality in Pickens County, where three Black men have been killed by police or died in custody since 2019. The family is seeking justice and accountability for Foster's death.

via ESPN|

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