Parents allege excessive force in death of ex-NFL player Martin
The family of former NFL player Doug Martin has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit following his death in Oakland police custody.
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The brief
The parents of former NFL player and Boise State star Doug Martin are suing the Oakland police. The lawsuit alleges that excessive force was used during a fatal mental health crisis, specifically citing restraint asphyxia.
Coverage from NBC Bay Area, Fox News, ESPN, and the Idaho Statesman emphasizes the legal action taken by the family to address the circumstances of the death while in police custody. Future developments will center on the federal civil rights lawsuit filed by Martin's family.
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Quick answers
Who was Doug Martin?
He was an ex-NFL player and a former Boise State star.
What are the specific allegations in the lawsuit?
The family alleges excessive force and restraint asphyxia during a mental health crisis.
Where did the incident occur?
The incident took place in Oakland police custody.
Coverage (13)
- Lawsuit: Death Of Doug Martin Caused By Negligence From Police, Paramedics Defector · 1d ago
- Parents of ex-NFL star Doug Martin allege excessive police force led to wrongful death The Guardian · 1d ago
- Parents of former NFL star Doug Martin file wrongful death lawsuit MSN · 1d ago
- Doug Martin Death Football The Lufkin Daily News · 1d ago
- Former NFL star died after police pinned him face down, family claims in lawsuit The Independent · 1d ago
- Family of NFL star Doug Martin sues Oakland, ambulance company over his death San Francisco Chronicle · 1d ago
- Parents allege excessive force in death of ex-NFL player Martin ESPN · 1d ago
- Doug Martin's parents allege excessive force by police in wrongful death lawsuit USA Today · 1d ago
- Parents of Former NFL Player Doug Martin Allege Excessive Police Force Led to His Wrongful Death Bleacher Report · 1d ago
- Doug Martin's family files federal civil rights lawsuit after his death in Oakland police custody NBC Bay Area · 1d ago
- Former Boise State star died in Oakland police custody. His family filed a lawsuit Idaho Statesman · 1d ago
- Ex-NFL player Doug Martin's family sue Oakland police, allege restraint asphyxia in fatal mental health crisis Fox News · 1d ago
- Parents allege excessive force in death of ex-NFL player Martin ESPN · 1d ago
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