Article 76KAE Parents of ex-NFL star Doug Martin allege excessive police force led to wrongful death

Parents of ex-NFL star Doug Martin allege excessive police force led to wrongful death

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  • Two-time All-Pro running back for Bucs died at 36

  • Martin was experiencing mental health crisis, family say

  • Lawsuit filed against Oakland police, ambulance unit

A lawsuit filed by Doug Martin's parents alleges delayed care after police used excessive force led to the former All-Pro running back's death last October.

Leslie and Doug Martin filed the wrongful death lawsuit in federal court against the city of Oakland, California, multiple police officers and an ambulance company.

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