Activists are calling for justice and accountability for Samuel Sterling, Patrick Lyoya, and Riley Doggett
LANSING, Mich. –– Nationally renowned civil rights and personal injury attorney Ben Crump will be joining community activists on Friday to call for justice and transparency for Samuel Sterling and other victims of police brutality.
After being approached by the police officers at a gas station, Sterling ran away and was chased on foot to a nearby Burger King. He was then struck by a Michigan State Police vehicle, causing him to become severely injured. Sterling was rushed to a hospital and later died from his injuries. Last month, charges were filed against Detective Sergeant Brian Keely for second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter.
WHO:
Andrica Cage, mother of Samuel Sterling
Attorney Ben Crump
Attorney Ven Johnson
Hill Harper, Candidate for US Senate
Robert S. Womack
Jermar S. Sterling
Pastor Sean BLM
WHEN:
Friday, June 6, 2024, at noon ET
WHERE:
Michigan State Capital
100 North Capitol Ave.
Lansing, MI 48933
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ABOUT BEN CRUMP LAW
Through 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.
