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Parents of ex-NFL player Doug Martin allege excessive force by Oakland police in wrongful death suit - Los Angeles Times
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· June 26, 2026
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Key takeaway The suit is related to the death of ex-NFL player Doug Martin's family member, though details of the incident are not specified.
A wrongful death suit has been filed against the Oakland police, alleging excessive force. The suit is related to the death of ex-NFL player Doug Martin's family member, though details of the incident are not specified. The Los Angeles Times reports on the allegations, which involve the parents of the former football player.
Further information on the suit and the circumstances surrounding the death can be found through the news outlet. For more details on the case, readers can refer to the original article, which provides additional context and information on the wrongful death suit filed against the Oakland police.
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Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: Google News - Los Angeles ·
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