Family Sues LAPD Over Alleged Intentional Strike on Teen Motorcyclist

Lawsuit Alleges Intentional Harm by LAPD

• ⚖️ A federal civil rights lawsuit has been filed against the LAPD by the family of a 16-year-old boy who sustained life-threatening injuries.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The family alleges that LAPD officers intentionally struck the teen's motorbike without using sirens or issuing commands to stop.

Claims of Racial Profiling and Excessive Force

• ✊ Renowned civil rights attorney Ben Crump claims the teen was a victim of racial profiling.
• 🚨 The lawsuit details accusations of excessive force, assault, and negligence against the officers involved.

Severe Injuries and Mother's Account

• 💔 The teen reportedly suffered facial trauma, multiple fractures, and organ damage due to the incident.
• 🏥 His mother recounted finding out about her son's critical condition from a hospital nurse, stating he had a 20% chance of living due to severe internal bleeding.

Call for Transparency and Accountability

• 📹 The family's attorneys are calling for the LAPD to release any dash cam or body cam footage related to the incident.
• 🗣️ They emphasize the need for accountability to prevent similar incidents from happening to other children.