Parents allege excessive force in death of ex-NFL RB Doug Martin
The parents of former All-Pro running back Doug Martin filed a federal civil rights and wrongful death lawsuit against the City of Oakland, police officers, and an ambulance company. They allege that excessive police force and delayed medical care led to Martin's death last October. The suit claims Martin was experiencing a mental health crisis at the time.
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Parents of Doug Martin filed a lawsuit alleging excessive police force and medical neglect.
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Parents of Former NFL Star Doug Martin File Wrongful Death Lawsuit
confidence 100%The parents of former All-Pro running back Doug Martin filed a federal civil rights and wrongful death lawsuit against the City of Oakland, police officers, and an ambulance company. They allege that excessive police force and delayed medical care led to Martin's death last October. The suit claims Martin was experiencing a mental health crisis at the time.
What's confirmed:
- The parents of former NFL running back Doug Martin filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the City of Oakland, police officers, and an ambulance company.
- The lawsuit alleges that excessive police force and delayed medical care led to Martin's death last October.
- The parents claim Martin was experiencing a mental health crisis when the incident occurred.
Still unconfirmed:
- Police pinned Doug Martin face down before he died.