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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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📍 How it ended

The parents of former NFL player Doug Martin filed a wrongful death lawsuit alleging excessive force by Oakland police and negligence from paramedics. The family claimed Martin died after being pinned face down during a mental health crisis.

The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.

Epilogue added 10d ago, after coverage quieted.

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.

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Topics

Doug Martin Oakland Police NFL Boise State

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