In a powerful and historic move, the daughters of Malcolm X have filed a R1.9 billion lawsuit against the CIA, FBI, and NYPD, accusing these agencies of playing a role in their father’s assassination in 1965. The lawsuit, filed in Manhattan federal court, alleges that the agencies not only failed to prevent the assassination but were also actively involved in its planning and execution.
The Allegations of Government Involvement
Represented by prominent civil rights attorney Ben Crump, the Shabazz family has taken legal action in a bid for justice and accountability. The lawsuit, filed on November 15, comes in the wake of significant new revelations surrounding Malcolm X’s death. Specifically, the exoneration of two men in 2021—previously convicted for the murder—highlighted unreliable evidence and the suppression of crucial information by government agencies. These revelations have reignited long-standing suspicions about the role of the CIA, FBI, and NYPD in the killing of the iconic civil rights leader.
The lawsuit claims that these agencies were not only aware of the plot to kill Malcolm X but were also complicit in orchestrating the events that led to his death at the Audubon Ballroom in New York City on February 21, 1965. The family contends that the government agencies failed to prevent the assassination and, in some cases, participated directly in the scheme.
The Call for Justice
The Shabazz family’s legal team argues that the death of Malcolm X has left the family with years of unanswered questions and unresolved grief. According to the lawsuit, the CIA, FBI, and NYPD withheld crucial information during the investigation, and their actions contributed to the failure to bring justice for the civil rights leader’s murder. The lawsuit emphasizes that the conspiracy surrounding Malcolm X’s assassination has had a profound and lasting impact on the family.
“They did not know who murdered Malcolm X, why he was murdered, the level of NYPD, FBI, and CIA orchestration, the identity of the governmental agents who conspired to ensure his demise, or who fraudulently covered-up their role,” the lawsuit states. “The damage caused to the Shabazz family is unimaginable, immense, and irreparable.”
The Exoneration of Two Men and New Evidence
The lawsuit’s filing follows a major development in 2021, when two men who had been wrongfully convicted for Malcolm X’s murder were exonerated. A re-examination of the case revealed unreliable evidence and the suppression of key information by the authorities. This has led the Shabazz family to demand accountability for the government agencies that allegedly played a role in their father’s assassination.
The Government’s Response
As of now, neither the CIA, FBI, nor NYPD has publicly commented on the lawsuit. The Department of Justice has also declined to provide any statement regarding the allegations. The case is expected to draw significant public attention, given the ongoing debates surrounding government involvement in the assassination of Malcolm X and the subsequent cover-up.
A Continuing Legacy of Injustice
Malcolm X, a key figure in the civil rights movement, was only 39 years old when he was assassinated. His death has remained a source of controversy and mystery for decades. With this lawsuit, the Shabazz family is seeking to uncover the truth about the circumstances surrounding his assassination, hold those responsible accountable, and find justice for their father’s legacy.
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