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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Josh Marcus

Malcom X’s family brings $100m lawsuit accusing CIA, FBI and NYPD of ‘plan to assassinate’ leader

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The family of influential Black liberation activist Malcolm X plans to sue the FBI, CIA, and New York Police Department, alleging the law enforcement agencies played a part in a “plan to execute” the leader, who was shot dead in 1965 during a speech in Manhattan.

"For years, our family has fought for the truth to come to light concerning his murder," Malcom X’s daughter Ilyasah Shabazz, who was present at the shooting as a two-year-old, said on Tuesday during a press conference. "We would like for our father to receive the justice he deserves."

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