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The Independent UK
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Judge says lawsuit over former NFL player Glenn Foster Jr.'s jail death can proceed

Jail Death Glenn Foster Football - (Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

A federal judge ruled that the family of former NFL player Glenn Foster Jr., who died in law enforcement custody in Alabama, can pursue a lawsuit alleging his death was the result of excessive force.

Foster, a former New Orleans Saints defensive end, died on Dec. 6, 2021, three days after being arrested and taken to jail in rural Pickens County for alleged speeding and attempting to elude police.

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