@Regrann from @blackwomenmatters - @blackmenmatters2 VALDOSTA — The U.S. Department of Justice
@Regrann from @blackwomenmatters - @blackmenmatters2VALDOSTA — The U.S. Department of Justice has filed motions seeking to halt the collection of all evidence and depositions in a civil lawsuit filed in connection with the death of Kendrick Johnson, just two days after the judge hearing the case ordered discovery be completed by next month.The DOJ sent two motions to the Lowndes County Superior Court Oct. 16, asking for 180 days to continue its investigation into Johnson’s death before allowing his parents and the defendants named in their $100 million wrongful death to give depositions or collect any more evidence.Two days earlier on Oct. 14, Judge J. Richard Porter signed a scheduling order creating a Nov. 16 deadline for completing the discovery phase of the case, that includes collecting evidence and deposing witnesses.As of Friday afternoon, Judge Porter had not issued an order concerning the DOJ motions.Next week will mark two years since U.S. Attorney Michael Moore announced a federal review of Johnson’s death. If Porter grants the DOJ motions, federal investigators will have at least another six months to investigate the case before the Johnson’s $100 million suit can move forward.Kendrick’s body was found upside down in a vertically-stored gym mat at Lowndes High School in January 2013. A state autopsy ruled the 17-year-old’s death accidental. The Johnson family insists their son died of foul play. #bwm2015 #Regrann -- source link
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