It has been 60 years since Malcolm X was assassinated in New York City on February 21, 1965. Ben Crump, a lawyer representing Malcolm X’s family, held a press conference Friday morning to call for documents on the case. Become confidential.
“During this Black History Month, we believe more than ever, we need to tell the story of Malcolm X, one of the greatest thought leaders of the 20th century.” Education Center in Washington Heights .
Malcolm X was a Prominent spokesman for the Islamic Statefamously urges black people to assert civil rights “by necessary means.” Near the end of his life, he split up with the organization and began talking about the possibility of racial unity, gaining some anger at him.
Civil rights activists He was 39 when he was shot when he prepared to give a speech in the Manhattan Upper Ballroom.
Three men were convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison. Mujahid Abdul Halim, who also went on the name Talmadge Heyer and Thomas Hagan, admitted to the Malcolm X shooting, but said that two other men, Muhammad Aziz and Halil Islam, were not involved. . 2021, Aziz and Islam have been exonerated.
That’s what Aziz was like He was released after 20 years of service in prisonbut Islam died before his name was cleared. The man and his family were ultimately Awarded $36 million on illegal belief settlement pair.
Malcolm X Family suing NYPD, FBI and CIA
Last November, Crump filed a lawsuit on behalf of his family It blames the New York City Police and the federal government Conspiring to play a role in assassination.
“Even though they know the severity of the threat, the FBI fails to protect Malcolm X and instead actively undermine his safety by arresting the security team a few days before the assassination.” I’ve read some of the complaints.
The lawsuit failed to intervene at the scene, claiming that the government could not protect Malcolm X until the shooting. It also claimed that the government actively encouraged shootings and tried to hide them.
The NYPD and the FBI declined to comment on the lawsuit at the time. The New York City Legal Department said it is considering the case.
Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabaz Memorial and Education Center in Washington Heights will host an event on Friday to pay tribute to leaders and individuals who reflect their dedication to social justice.
