MILWAUKEE, Wis. –– Nationally renowned civil rights and personal injury attorney Ben Crump and co-counsel Will Sulton and B’Ivory Lamarr released a statement in response to Milwaukee County prosecutors filing charges against four Hyatt employees who were involved in the death of D’Vontaye Mitchell.
Security guards allege Mitchell entered a hotel and “caused a disturbance,” had an altercation with security guards while being escorted out, and was “detained” until police arrived. Mitchell’s mother believes he was suffering from a mental health episode. Mitchell was unresponsive when officers got there and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Attorney Crump released the following statement:
“Today marks a significant step towards justice for the family of D’Vontaye Mitchell. The evidence, including security footage and witness statements, paints a disturbing picture of a man in distress who was met with excessive and lethal force. The fact that D’Vontaye was held face down on the pavement for eight to nine minutes –– just like George Floyd –– is a sobering reminder of the urgent need for accountability and justice.
“This case underscores the critical need for comprehensive training and oversight of security personnel to ensure that they are equipped to handle situations without resorting to excessive force. The charges filed today are an important step, but they are just the beginning. D’Vontaye’s life mattered, and his story will not be forgotten.”
ABOUT BEN CRUMP LAWThrough his work, nationally renowned civil rights and personal injury attorney Ben Crump has spearheaded a legal movement to better protect the rights of marginalized citizens. He has led landscape-changing civil rights cases and represented clients in a wide range of areas including civil rights, personal injury, labor and employment, class actions, and more. Ben Crump Law is dedicated to holding the powerful accountable. For more information, visit bencrump.com.
