Despite the statute of limitations, yes, it appears they can! Here is a copy of the 85-page lawsuit. In recent news, Malcolm X’s family sues the FBI, CIA, and NYPD for wrongful death, accusing the state actors of concealment of prior knowledge of the assassination of the former civil rights leader. Let’s learn more about the lawsuit with Ehline Law and our lead personal injury attorney, Michael Ehline.

Justice for Malcolm X as Grieving Family Steps Up After Decades-long Fallout

Malcolm X (born Malcolm Little), a prominent human rights activist during the civil rights movement, was supposed to speak at the Audubon Ballroom in Manhattan, New York, on February 21, 1965.

As the crowds eagerly waited for him to make the speech, someone from the audience threw a smoke bomb to create chaos among the people. At the same time, a gunman shot the leader in the chest with a sawed-off shotgun, leading to his early demise.

Startling News of Cover-up Surfaces After the Convicted Are Set Free

Following the event, the criminal justice system convicted three men for the killing of Malcolm X. However, in 2021, two of them were exonerated due to a lack of evidence.

According to Raymond Wood, an officer at the New York City Police Department (NYPD), the government agencies (NYPD, FBI, and CIA) worked together to cover up the details of the assassination.

In his letter, Wood revealed that he had received orders from the higher authorities to coerce Malcolm X’s security team to commit felonious federal crimes. This would give the officer a reason to arrest them, keeping the guards at bay from protecting the civil rights leader at the event in the Harlem neighborhood.

Malcolm X’s Family Sues FBI, CIA, and NYPD for Wrongful Death

On November 15, 2024, Malcolm X’s daughter, Ilyasah Shabazz, and other family members filed a wrongful death lawsuit against law enforcement agencies, including NYPD, CIA, and FBI. The plaintiffs seek $100 million in damages for failing to protect the civil rights leader.

According to the suit, systemic negligence and intentional actions led to decades-long cover-up of the assassination. The lawsuit filed in November states that the New York Police Department, FBI, and other government agencies were hand in glove in preventing the Shabazz family’s access to the courts.

In a press release, the affected parties remarked that the law enforcement agencies perceive Black activism as a national security threat.

Court Filings Reveal More Details About the Wrongful Death Lawsuit

The lawsuit alleges excessive use of force and deliberate creation of danger that led to wrongful death, as well as failure to intervene and protect the civil rights leader before the attack.

A Civil Rights Attorney, Ben Crump, Calls the Assassination of Malcolm X a Conspiracy!

According to civil rights attorney Ben Crump, who is representing the affected family, the concealment of truth made it challenging for the plaintiffs to pursue accountability. He spoke at a news conference in favor of Ilyasah Shabazz, stating that the law enforcement agencies prevented Malcolm X’s family from seeking justice.

Recent Allegations Expose the Law Enforcement Agencies and Their Decades of Negligence and Wrongdoings

State actors like the New York Police Department or the CIA are responsible for protecting the lives of the citizens in the United States. However, the recent allegations of rape by law enforcement officers and sexual assault carried out by trained military dogs have shaken the nation to its core.

The startling revelations have pulled back the curtains on these government agencies and how they operate. Maybe they conspired to assassinate Malcolm X. Perhaps they were also responsible for the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.

Fortunately, the justice system allows affected parties to hold negligent state actors accountable, punishing them for their wrongdoings and preventing others from committing similar acts.

Statute of Limitations?

File Wrongful Death Lawsuit – State Actors in New York?

Under the law, the deceased’s children, spouse, or personal representative of the estate can bring a wrongful death lawsuit within two years following the death of the decedent. Although the assassination of Malcolm X happened in 1965, the recent 2024 lawsuit seeks accountability due to the discovery rule.

When previously undisclosed information surfaces, the statute of limitations begins from the point of discovery. Raymond Wood’s letter exposed how government agencies conspired to hide irrefutable evidence of suppressing black activism in the United States. This admission or accusation created grounds for the Shabazz family to sue the state actors.

Elements of a Wrongful Death Lawsuit Is Crucial!

To win a wrongful death lawsuit, the plaintiff must prove the following elements:

• Duty of care
• Breach of duty
• Causation
• Damages.

While the assassination of Malcolm X could fall under civil rights, the attorneys can also treat this case as a wrongful death. They must prove that the state actors owed the civil rights leader a duty of care, they were negligent in their actions, the breach resulted in the death of Malcolm X, and the affected parties suffered financial and emotional losses.

Lost Someone You Love From Negligence? Ehline Law Can Help!

Surviving family members often face challenges when pursuing a wrongful death lawsuit against state actors. Lack of disclosure, coercion by law enforcement agencies, and other dirty tactics could prevent affected parties from bringing civil action in the first place.

Fortunately, Ehline Law and our personal injury attorneys are ready to aggressively protect your and your family’s best interests. We have the skills, expertise, and resources to investigate a wrongful death and hold state actors responsible for your loss.

If you’ve lost a loved one in California due to another’s negligence, call us at (833) LETS-SUE to schedule a free consultation with an experienced personal injury attorney to discuss your case and learn more about your legal rights!