Crump and the family will hold a Monday news conference
ATLANTA, Ga. — National civil rights and personal injury attorney Ben Crump and the family of Senior Airman Roger Fortson will hold a news conference on Monday to provide a response to the termination of Deputy Eddie Duran.
Attorney Crump issued the following statement on Friday:
“The firing of the officer who shot and killed Roger Fortson is a step forward, but it is not full justice for Roger and his family. The actions of this deputy were not just negligent, they were criminal. As we’ve stated from the beginning, and as echoed today by Sheriff Aden, Roger was an exceptional airman who did absolutely nothing to warrant being gunned down in his own home.
“While the criminal investigation is still ongoing, we fully anticipate charges to be filed against this officer. The video footage provides damning proof that this was a brutal and senseless killing of a young man who was simply enjoying time alone with his dog while video chatting with his girlfriend.
“Just as we did for Botham Jean, Atatiana Jefferson, and Breonna Taylor, we will continue to fight for full justice and accountability for Roger Fortson, as well as every other innocent Black man and woman gunned down by law enforcement in the presumed safety of their own home.”
WHO:
Family Roger Fortson
Attorney Ben Crump
WHEN:
Monday, June 3, 2024, at 10 am ET
WHERE:
Mt. Zion Second Baptist Church
137 Boulevard NE
Atlanta, GA 30312
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About Ben Crump Law
Nationally renowned civil rights and personal injury attorney Ben Crump and his national network of specialized attorneys have 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, visit BenCrump.com or call (800) 935-8111
