Ben Crump news
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The gist
Ben Crump, civil rights attorney, joined Corey Ruiz's family in Madison demanding accountability over police shooting.
His cases, including Asia Bennett's, spotlight police use of force and body camera gaps.
Background
Ben Crump is a prominent civil rights attorney known for representing families in high-profile police killings. He has been active in multiple cases, including the death of Nolan Wells, which has drawn renewed scrutiny to his methods. Recently, he has been involved in the Corey Ruiz case in Madison and the Asia Bennett case in Jacksonville, where he alleges new evidence shows she was shot in the back.
How it unfolded
- Aug 30, 2026An article examines Crump's career and methods in light of Nolan Wells' death, noting his media campaign in the Trayvon Martin case.
- Sep 3, 2026Corey Ruiz's family, joined by Ben Crump, holds a press conference in Madison demanding accountability from city leaders.
- Sep 3, 2026Crump criticizes Madison for lacking police body cameras.
- Sep 4, 2026Crump says new findings show Asia Bennett's fatal shot entered her back, questioning JSO's use of force.
- Sep 5, 2026Crump states an embalmer's report indicates Bennett was shot in the back while on hands and knees.
Who’s saying what
- Support
- Advocates and families praise Crump for bringing national attention to police killings and pushing for accountability.
- Caution
- Some critics question Crump's methods, suggesting they may sensationalize cases, as seen in the Nolan Wells coverage.
Still unverified
Crump's claim that Asia Bennett was shot in the back is based on an embalmer's report, which has not been independently confirmed.