The Latest Breaking News from Ben Crump

Family's fury as man found beheaded and mutilated but police rule out foul play

A report showed that Rasheem Carter's head was severed and his penis potentially mutilated, while his family's attorney said teeth were missing from his skull. Yet police claimed they saw 'no foul play'

Daily Mirror · Mar 19, 2023

Family seeks jailer punishments after beaten inmate's death

The parents of a Black man who was having a psychotic episode and died in custody last fall after Memphis jailers beat him during a confrontation are seeking answers and punishments against the jail staff

The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2023

Mother: Irvo Otieno was 'brilliant and creative and bright'

The mother of a Black man who died in police custody at a Virginia mental hospital says her son was “brilliant, creative and bright.”

The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2023

Louisville police violated constitutional rights, DOJ finds. Consent decree coming

Nearly three years after Breonna Taylor was shot and killed by Louisville police, the U.S. Department of Justice says it found probable cause to believe the Louisville Metro Police Department has violated federal law and the Constitution.

Tribune News Service · Mar 8, 2023

Prominent US civil rights lawyer Jasmine Rand on being an ally and fighting against racism

Exclusive: For Jasmine Rand, who worked with George Floyd’s family, it’s important to navigate her career in service to others, as she tells Nadine White on International Women’s Day.

The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2023

Man paralyzed by officer who mistook gun for Taser sues

A Florida man is suing after being paralyzed by a police officer who mistook his handgun for his Taser and shot him in the back

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2023

Malcom X's family is suing the CIA, FBI and NYPD

Malcolm X's daughter Ilyasah Shabazz and attorney Ben Crump talk to Morning Edition's Leila Fadel about their plans to file a wrongful death lawsuit against the NYPD and other government agencies.

WEKU · Feb 24, 2023

Malcolm X’s family to sue FBI, NYPD and other agencies over assassination

One of Malcolm X’s daughters says new details show federal and state agencies covered up crucial evidence

The Guardian - US · Feb 22, 2023

Malcolm X’s daughter planning to sue CIA and FBI for his death

A daughter of civil rights leader Malcolm X has announced plans to sue the CIA, FBI, the New York Police Department and others for $100 million, accusing them of playing a role in his death.

Evening Standard · Feb 22, 2023

Malcolm X's daughter to sue CIA and FBI for wrongful death

The family of slain civil rights leader Malcolm X has announced plans to sue agencies including the CIA, FBI, the New York Police Department and others for $100 million, accusing them of playing a role in his death

The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2023