US authorities won’t make arrest in Shanquella Robinson case + More protesters join CMPD ambush lawsuit
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1. US authorities won’t make arrest in Shanquella case, officials announce
The U.S. Attorney’s Office in North Carolina announced today authorities will not pursue criminal charges in the United State in the death of Shanquella Robinson.
It was also announced that the FBI and federal prosecutors have completed their investigation into Robinson’s death.
It is unclear how or if this will impact the requested extradition of the traveling companion Mexican authorities issued an arrest warrant for last year.
Kallie Cox shares more from the announcement.
2. Number of protesters who have joined Fourth Street police ambush lawsuit grows tenfold
The number of names atop a lawsuit accusing police of violently ambushing hundreds of Charlotte protestors in 2020 has grown tenfold.
Where there were originally seven plaintiffs in the 2021 complaint against the City of Charlotte and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, there are now 68.
Their ranks include a corrections officer, military veterans, ministers, an alternative newspaper publisher, and residents of at least six states.
Michael Gordon details the growing lawsuit.
3. Family of Ex-NFL player who killed 6 in Rock Hill sues SC HBCU over brain injury
Former NFL and S.C. State University football player Phillip Adams killed six people before killing himself outside of Rock Hill in April 2021.
A doctor later said Adams had brain injuries from repeated head trauma. Now, Adams’ family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the HBCU here he played collegiately.
The lawsuit claims the school failed to provide safety against head trauma and concussions before Adams played in the NFL.
Andrew Dys runs through the family’s case against the university.
4. Meet The Charlotte Observer’s Education Superhero nominees. Vote now for the top 16
We asked you to nominate people who work in Charlotte-area K-12 schools who make a big impact in the lives of students.
After more than 30 passionate responses, it’s time for your to vote for who you thing is most deserving.
We’ll start by narrowing the list to 16 people. Voting in this round will continue until Wednesday, April 19 at 5 p.m.
5. Some more stories to read
Charlotte child abuse case leads to manhunt after parents flee. Car found in Georgia.
Full text of letter stating U.S. will not arrest suspect in Shanquella Robinson case
Carolina Panthers lose a top executive, as VP of football operations resigns
Pickleball popularity is growing in Charlotte. Here’s where and how to play
Conservative dark-money group files ethics complaints over NC Democrats’ TikTok posts
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