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Family of US man who died after officer shoved knee into back sues police
- The family filed a federal wrongful death lawsuit in April against the Wyandotte County sheriff and related authorities.
- The suit requests public release of video footage of the incident as part of the demand for transparency.
- Deputy Richard Fatherley was charged in September with second-degree murder in Adair’s death.
- Attorneys Crump and Daniels said the video should be released publicly, noting Adair ’s medical and mental health context.
- Adair had prior health issues and was restrained after an arrest for misdemeanor warrants in July.
- The civil suit notes Adair’s medical condition and mental health as factors in the incident.
- Fatherley’s attorneys say Adair’s death was a tragic accident, not caused by his actions.
- The status conference in the criminal case is set for May.
- Crump and Daniels view the lawsuit as a push for accountability and transparency.
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