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$10 Million Wrongful Death Suit Goes to Trial in New York

A $10 million wrongful death lawsuit brought by Malcolm Ferguson’s mother, Juanita Young, against the NYPD is underway in New York.Young claims her son, a 23-year-old convicted drug dealer, was shot and killed “police-style execution” in a struggle with police officer Louis Rivera in 2000. A three m

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A $10 million wrongful death lawsuit brought by Malcolm Ferguson’s mother, Juanita Young, against the NYPD is underway in New York.

Young claims her son, a 23-year-old convicted drug dealer, was shot and killed “police-style execution” in a struggle with police officer Louis Rivera in 2000.  A three month investigation by the Bronx District Attorney ruled that it was an accidental shooting.

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