The FBI, CIA, and NYPD face a $100 million lawsuit from Malcolm X’s daughters, alleging their role in the civil rights leader’s assassination.
At a Glance
- Malcolm X’s daughters sue FBI, CIA, and NYPD for $100 million over his 1965 assassination
- Lawsuit claims agencies were aware of and failed to prevent the assassination
- Attorney Ben Crump alleges a conspiracy by the federal government and agencies
- Two men previously convicted were exonerated in 2021 after a re-investigation
- Lawsuit references other incidents involving Black leaders and FBI’s COINTELPRO operations
Daughters of Malcolm X Seek Justice for Father’s Assassination
In a bold move that challenges the narrative surrounding one of America’s most controversial civil rights figures, the daughters of Malcolm X have filed a $100 million lawsuit against the FBI, CIA, and NYPD. The lawsuit, filed in Manhattan federal court, alleges these agencies played a role in facilitating the 1965 assassination of their father. This legal action not only seeks reparations but also aims to expose what the family claims is a long-standing pattern of targeting Black leaders in American history.
Attorney Ben Crump, representing the Malcolm X estate and his daughters, has leveled serious accusations against these government agencies. The lawsuit describes a “corrupt, unlawful, and unconstitutional” relationship between law enforcement and Malcolm X’s killers. It alleges that these agencies were not only aware of the impending assassination but failed to prevent it, suggesting a level of complicity that has remained hidden for decades.
Three daughters of Malcolm X have accused the CIA, FBI, the New York Police Department and others in a $100 million lawsuit Friday of playing roles in the 1965 assassination of the civil rights leader. https://t.co/iU5IFT9aUy
— WFAA (@wfaa) November 16, 2024
Uncovering Decades of Alleged Government Misconduct
The lawsuit goes beyond the specific circumstances of Malcolm X’s death, drawing connections to other incidents involving black leaders. It references the killing of Fred Hampton and the FBI’s notorious COINTELPRO operations, suggesting a broader pattern of government interference in civil rights movements. This legal action seeks to shed light on what the family believes is a systemic issue of government overreach and potential criminal conduct.
The lawsuit’s timing is significant, coming after the 2021 exoneration of two men previously convicted of Malcolm X’s murder. This development has raised serious questions about the integrity of the original investigation and trial. The family argues that crucial evidence was either ignored or suppressed, pointing to a potential cover-up that has denied them justice for nearly six decades.
Challenging the Official Narrative
One of the most damning allegations comes from Mustafa Hassan, a member of Malcolm X’s security detail on the day of the assassination. Hassan claims that police officers present at the scene intervened during the attack, allegedly asking one of the assailants, “Is he with us?” This statement, if true, suggests a level of coordination between law enforcement and the assassins that goes far beyond mere negligence.
Malcolm X’s journey from a prominent figure in the Nation of Islam to his split with the organization adds another layer of complexity to the case. His advocacy for civil rights “by any means necessary” made him a controversial figure, both admired and feared. The lawsuit suggests that his outspoken nature and growing influence may have made him a target for government agencies seeking to quell civil unrest.
