Teenager’s Sister Files Illinois Wrongful Death Lawsuit Alleging Police Brutality
The sister of 15-year-old Kiwane Carrington is suing the Illinois city of Champaign and police officer Daniel Norbits for his wrongful death. Kenesha Williams is the representative of her brother’s estate. In her Illinois wrongful death she is alleging police brutality.
The Illinois wrongful death complaint accusing Norbits of shooting the teenager in the chest even though he wasn’t armed and did not pose a threat to the defendants His friend, 16-year-old Jeshuan Manning-Carter faces juvenile delinquency charges of aggravated resisting arrest. The alleged Illinois police brutality incident occurred on October 9. Carrington was well acquainted with the residents of the home where he was shot by police. He stayed the night there often.
Norbits is currently on administrative leave. Finney remains on the job.
Norbits and Champaign Police Chief R. T. Finney were inspecting a possible burglary when the tragic shooting happened. On Tuesday, Julia Rietz, the State’s Attorney for Champaign County issued a report that determined the police shooting was an accident. No criminal charges will be filed.
Champaign officials have vowed to conduct an independent, internal probe into Carrington’s shooting. They are also asking the Federal Bureau of Investigation to conduct an external review of the tragic accident.
Local officials have promised to provide improved police training and work towards cultivating a better relationship between the city’s cops and the black community.
Illinois Police Brutality
Police officers are not allowed to shoot anyone without just cause or provocation. Any kind of excessive use of force, whether physical, verbal, or emotional, is police brutality. A victim of police violence may be entitled to Illinois personal injury compensation.
Other Examples of Chicago, Illinois Police Brutality:
• Illegal or false arrests
• Sexual assault
• Racial profiling
• Intimidation
• Threats
• Molestation
• Rape
Officer won't face criminal charges in Carrington death, The News-Gazette, December 9, 2009
Champaign Police Wants External Review of Carrington Shooting, Illinois Home Page, December 10, 2009
Related Web Resources:
State's Attorney's Report on Death of Kiwane Carrington, Daily Illini, December 9, 2009
