Parents file wrongful-death suit alleging police restraint killed ex-NFL star Doug Martin
TL;DR
Doug Martin’s parents filed a federal wrongful-death lawsuit in Oakland accusing police officers of restraining him face-down during a mental-health crisis and alleging delayed medical care by paramedics contributed to his death; autopsies are pending and investigations continue.
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- Parents of Former NFL Player Doug Martin Allege Excessive Police Force Led to His Wrongful Death Bleacher Report
- Parents allege excessive force in death of ex-NFL RB Doug Martin ESPN
- Doug Martin's family files federal civil rights lawsuit after his death in Oakland police custody NBC Bay Area
- Doug Martin's parents allege excessive force by police in wrongful death lawsuit USA Today
- Family of ex-NFL player Doug Martin files wrongful death lawsuit against Oakland The New York Times
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