April 21st 2024.
On April 17, a federal lawsuit was filed against two Minnesota State Troopers, Ryan Londregan and Brett Seide, for their actions that led to the death of Ricky Cobb II. The lawsuit, brought forth by Cobb's family, seeks monetary damages for the shooting that occurred in July of 2023.
According to the Minn Post, Cobb's family held a news conference to announce the lawsuit as they continue to seek justice for their loved one. The lawsuit claims that the state troopers violated multiple amendments while attempting to remove Cobb II from his vehicle during a routine traffic stop.
During the news conference, Cobb's family, including his parents and both of his children's mothers, shared their grief and the reality their children now face without their father. One of the mothers, Danielle Pickett, spoke about the heartbreaking moment of saying goodbye to an urn instead of their father each day as they go off to school. She explained that they are left to raise their children without their father's presence.
The civil lawsuit alleges that the troopers did not uphold the fourth and fourteenth amendments at the scene. It claims that they conducted an unreasonable seizure and used excessive force towards Cobb II. The officers had initially stopped Cobb II for a possible violation of a protection order in Ramsey County, which led to the decision to arrest him.
However, Cobb II refused to leave his vehicle, and when the car moved forward, the situation quickly escalated. One of the troopers ended up firing bullets, which ultimately resulted in Cobb II's death. The family's attorney, Harry Daniels, clarified that this lawsuit does not involve the state or Minneapolis, unlike the case brought forth by George Floyd's family, who received a settlement of 27.5 million dollars.
However, Daniels did mention that a lawsuit against the state is not out of the question. Furthermore, Londregan, one of the troopers involved, is facing charges of second-degree unintentional murder, first-degree assault, and second-degree manslaughter for his role in Cobb II's death.
In a related story, a black man has also filed a lawsuit against police officers who mistook him for a domestic violence suspect and violently beat him. This case serves as another reminder of the ongoing issue of police brutality and the need for accountability and justice in these situations.
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