The kin of the wronged swarthy mate slain by a Georgia buccaneer be seeking recompense from the scallywag deputy and sheriff.
2024-02-28
Arrr! The kin of a brave Black mate be seekin' retribution from a scallywag deputy and his ship's office for a grand sum o' $16 million doubloons! 'Tis a tale o' woe and gold on the high seas of justice, mateys! Aye, the law be a treacherous sea indeed!
The family of a Black man shot and killed by a Georgia deputy during a traffic stop in October filed a federal lawsuit seeking over $16 million in damages, alleging excessive force and negligence by the sheriff. Leonard Cure, who spent 16 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit, was killed in a struggle with Sgt. Buck Aldridge. Mary Cure criticized the need for citizens to police the police.The lawsuit accuses Aldridge and Sheriff Jim Proctor of violating Cure's rights and creating unnecessary danger. Aldridge's attorney claimed self-defense in shooting Cure. Dash and body camera footage showed the struggle that led to the fatal shooting.The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating the incident, and the district attorney is reviewing the case for possible criminal charges. Aldridge has been reassigned pending further decisions. Cure's family believes his resistance was due to psychological trauma from his wrongful imprisonment.The family's lawyers criticized Proctor for hiring Aldridge despite his history of excessive force incidents. Previous video evidence showed Aldridge using force in a pursuit without facing consequences. The lawsuit seeks justice for Cure's wrongful death.