Crump, who now represents the family of Erik Cantu, has done work for the families of George Floyd, Trayvon Martin and Michael Brown. SanAntonio SATX SanAntonioTX erikcantu JamesBrennand BenCrump PoliceBrutality PoliceAccountability CivilRights
, the Florida-based lawyer said he turns down dozens of cases annually, only taking on those that"shock the conscience" of the American people.
"It should go without saying that our children should be able to eat a meal in peace without being gunned down by police, but here we are — yet again," Crump said in a statement emailed to the."Erik was unarmed and simply eating a cheeseburger when this officer violated his Fourth Amendment rights by opening his car door, violently accosting and shooting at him 10 times.
The former officer in question, James Brennand, was fired from the force days after the Oct. 2 shooting. Last week, he was charged with two felony counts of aggravated assault by a peace officer. He's now out on a $200,000 bond. Local police accountability activists have also said the charges against Brennand don't go far enough. Ananda Tomas, executive director of police reform group Act 4 SA Ananda Tomas last week told theAs of Oct. 15, Cantu remained in critical condition at a local hospital, according to a statement from Brian Powers, another attorney for the Cantu family.
"We lift Erik and his family up in prayer as he fights for his life, and we will continue to push for justice in his name," Crump said in a statement.
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