January 29th 2025.
Shanquella Robinson's travel companion has come forward to deny any involvement in her tragic death while they were vacationing in Mexico with friends. The 25-year-old woman's family had filed a lawsuit against all of the travelers, known as the "Cabo Six", and the FBI in October 2024. They were seeking justice after no one was held accountable for her death. However, Nazeer Wiggins, one of the defendants, stated in federal court that he had no direct role in the incident.
Wiggins argued that the plaintiff's complaint lacked specific factual evidence to support their allegations against him. He also pointed out that there was no direct link between his actions on the trip and the harm suffered by Robinson. He stated, "The plaintiff relies on speculative statements without any factual basis. The complaint fails to mention any specific acts or omissions by the defendant that could have caused harm to the plaintiff."
The case gained media attention when Robinson tragically passed away during their trip in 2022. Initially, her family was told that she died from alcohol poisoning. However, it was later revealed that Robinson was involved in a physical altercation with another woman in their hotel room, which was captured on video. Her death certificate from Mexico indicated that she had a broken neck and spine.
Despite investigations by Mexican and U.S. authorities, none of the travel companions were charged due to lack of evidence. Even an independent autopsy in Robinson's home state of North Carolina could not determine the cause of death. This prompted Robinson's mother, Sallamondra Robinson, to file a civil suit seeking justice for her daughter.
The lawsuit stated that the grieving mother has been struggling with anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues since her daughter's death. However, the U.S. attorney recently filed a motion to dismiss the case in January. According to Robinson's attorney, this lawsuit is not just for her daughter, but for all U.S. citizens who deserve justice while traveling abroad.
Attorney Sue-Ann Robinson, who is not related to Shanquella, stated, "This lawsuit is not just about seeking justice for Shanquella Robinson; it's about holding accountable those who were responsible for investigating and protecting U.S. citizens abroad. The details of Shanquella's death and the mishandling by federal authorities have only added to the family's grief, and they deserve transparency and justice."
The Robinson family is seeking compensatory and punitive damages in their lawsuit. They have also named the U.S. Department of State as a defendant, accusing them of wrongful death, battery, negligence, conspiracy, and emotional distress. The family's attorney believes that this case serves as a reminder to ensure the safety of U.S. citizens traveling abroad.
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