Family of man who died in Racine County jail files federal lawsuit
The James family stood outside the federal courthouse in Milwaukee Friday afternoon alongside their attorney.
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The James family stood outside the federal courthouse in Milwaukee Friday afternoon alongside their attorney.
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Bishop Tavis Grant of Rainbow Push said video of the incident shows the “inept and inadequate and egregious lack of care, lack of compassion and lack of professionalism that led to the death of Malcolm James.”
Malcolm James died while being restrained by Racine County deputies after he called 911 and said he was suicidal last June.
Thomas’ death is being investigated as a medical accident, but his family said that he was healthy and didn’t have any known medical issues. #antiracism #Milwaukee #policebrutality