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law2 years ago

Keenan Anderson's Family Files $100M Wrongful Death Suit Against LAPD

The family of Keenan Anderson, who died after being repeatedly tased by LAPD officers in January, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the city and members of the department. Anderson, an English teacher visiting from Washington DC, was having a mental health crisis and was not a threat to anyone, according to civil rights attorney Ben Crump. The family is seeking $100 million in damages. The LAPD has not commented on the ongoing litigation.

via CNN|
#excessive-force#keenan-anderson#lapd
justice2 years ago

Autopsy report reveals cause of death for Keenan Anderson.

Keenan Anderson, a Black high school teacher, died from an enlarged heart and cocaine use after being repeatedly tased by LAPD officers following a traffic collision in January. Anderson was the cousin of Black Lives Matter co-founder Patrisse Cullors. Lawyers for Anderson's 5-year-old son filed a $50 million claim against the city of Los Angeles over the incident, alleging wrongful death and civil rights violations. The coroner's report did not determine the manner of death, and questions remain about how Anderson died.

via NPR|
#cocaine-use#justice#keenan-anderson
crime2 years ago

Coroner attributes Keenan Anderson's death to cocaine use and enlarged heart after LAPD Taser incident.

The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner has revealed that Keenan Anderson, who died after being arrested by the LAPD in Venice, was killed by an enlarged heart and cocaine use. Anderson's death had renewed criticism of the LAPD, and his family had sued the department for $50 million. The LAPD has released a statement saying the investigation into the officers' use of force continues, and a decision on the "necessity and appropriateness of both force and tactics used" is expected in August.

via KTLA Los Angeles|
#cocaine-use#crime#enlarged-heart
crime2 years ago

BLM co-founder's cousin's cause of death revealed as cocaine use and enlarged heart.

Keenan Anderson, cousin of Black Lives Matter co-founder Patrisse Cullors, died from cardiomyopathy and cocaine use after being restrained and tased by Los Angeles police officers in January. His death was the third officer-involved death in Los Angeles this year. Anderson's estate has sued the city of Los Angeles for $50 million, claiming the officers used "unreasonable deadly force."

via CNN|
#black-lives-matter#cardiomyopathy#cocaine
crime2 years ago

Coroner links LAPD Taser incident to teacher's cocaine-related death.

A teacher who died after being hit by a Taser multiple times during a struggle with LAPD officers earlier this year died as a result of "cardiomyopathy and cocaine use," according to an autopsy report. Keenan Anderson's death was one of three following encounters with LAPD officers since the start of the New Year, sparking widespread condemnation. Anderson's family claimed officers used excessive force and argued the Taser and force killed him.

via KABC-TV|
#cardiomyopathy#cocaine-use#crime