Mother Files Million-Dollar Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Las Vegas Police Over Fatal Shooting of 19-Year-Old
Las Vegas, Nevada – The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) and several officers are facing a wrongful death lawsuit after the shooting and killing of 19-year-old Isaiah Williams. The mother of the victim, Latia Alexander, filed the lawsuit in Federal Court, seeking at least $1 million in damages. The lawsuit alleges that the officers violated Williams’ constitutional rights and caused extreme emotional distress to his family. The suit names LVMPD and SWAT-team officers Kerry Kubla, Brice Clements, Alex Gonzales, Russell Backman, James Rothenburg, James Bertuccini, and up to 20 additional department employees as defendants. … Read more