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Parents of former NFL player Doug Martin allege excessive police force led to his wrongful death
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the lawsuit and the circumstances surrounding Martin's death are available from KSAT 12's source.
A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against the city of Oakland, California, and several individuals. The lawsuit was brought by the parents of former NFL player Doug Martin. The parents allege that excessive force used by police and delayed medical care contributed to Martin's death last year.
The lawsuit names several police officers and an ambulance company as defendants, in addition to the city of Oakland. Further details about the lawsuit and the circumstances surrounding Martin's death are available from KSAT 12's source. The lawsuit was recently filed, but additional information about the case has not been provided.
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Category: safety Published: June 25, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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