US man exonerated in Malcolm X murder sues New York state
3 years ago

US man exonerated in Malcolm X murder sues New York state

Al Jazeera  

Muhammad Aziz, exonerated last month in the killing of prominent Black civil rights advocate, spent decades in prison. One of two men who spent decades in prison in the United States for the 1965 murder of Black civil rights advocate Malcolm X has sued New York state for at least $20m in damages, saying his imprisonment had caused “deep and lasting trauma”. His lawyers said they would file similar lawsuits on behalf of the family of Khalil Islam, who died in 2009 and was also exonerated last month. But New York State Supreme Court Justice Ellen Biben granted the exonerations of Aziz and Islam on November 18 to a burst of applause from the courtroom.

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‘Dastardly deeds’: Family of Malcolm X sues US agencies over assassination
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘Dastardly deeds’: Family of Malcolm X sues US agencies over assassination

Al Jazeera  

The civil rights leader’s family has accused the CIA, FBI and NYPD of concealing prior knowledge of the assassination and failing to intervene. Three daughters of Malcolm X, a Black empowerment and civil rights icon in the United States, have accused the Central Intelligence Agency, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the New York Police Department of being in part …

Late civil rights activist Malcolm X's daughter to sue CIA and FBI for his wrongful death
1 year, 10 months ago

Late civil rights activist Malcolm X's daughter to sue CIA and FBI for his wrongful death

Firstpost  

New York: The family of slain civil rights leader Malcolm X marked on Tuesday the anniversary of his 1965 assassination by announcing plans to sue agencies including the CIA, FBI, the New York Police Department and others for $100 million, accusing them of playing a role in his death. Two of his daughters, Ilyasah Shabazz and Qubilah Shabazz, were joined …

Two men wrongly convicted of killing Malcolm X and jailed for two decades will receive $26m settlement
2 years, 2 months ago

Two men wrongly convicted of killing Malcolm X and jailed for two decades will receive $26m settlement

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy New York City will …

Two men acquitted of Malcom X murder to receive $36m
2 years, 2 months ago

Two men acquitted of Malcom X murder to receive $36m

Al Jazeera  

The two men, Muhammad Aziz and Khalil Islam, always maintained they did not kill the civil rights leader in 1965. The two men whose convictions for the 1965 assassination of Malcolm X were overturned last year will receive $36m from the city and state of New York, their lawyer confirmed. “The tragedy of Malcolm X’s murder was felt all over …

Men exonerated in Malcolm X killing to receive $36 million
2 years, 2 months ago

Men exonerated in Malcolm X killing to receive $36 million

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The city of New York …

Muhammad A Aziz: Man exonerated over Malcolm X assassination sues NYC for $40m
2 years, 5 months ago

Muhammad A Aziz: Man exonerated over Malcolm X assassination sues NYC for $40m

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A man exonerated over …

Who Killed Malcolm X?: A timeline of the murder investigation
3 years, 1 month ago

Who Killed Malcolm X?: A timeline of the murder investigation

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Manhattan’s district attorney announced …

Why the Assassination of Malcolm X Remains Such a Mystery
55 years ago

Why the Assassination of Malcolm X Remains Such a Mystery

Slate  

This week, two of the three men found guilty for the shooting death of Malcolm X in 1965 have been exonerated, after the Netflix docuseries Who Killed Malcolm X? While some might find this to be a positive story about justice finally done, the new developments only raise more questions for Zaheer Ali, a scholar who studies Malcolm’s life. Ali …

‘Fundamental justice:' Judge clears 2 in Malcolm X slaying
3 years, 1 month ago

‘Fundamental justice:' Judge clears 2 in Malcolm X slaying

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — More than half a century after the assassination of Malcolm X, two of his convicted killers were exonerated Thursday after decades of doubt about who was responsible for the civil rights icon’s death. Manhattan judge Ellen Biben dismissed the convictions of Muhammad Aziz and the late Khalil Islam, after prosecutors and the men’s lawyers said a renewed …

Hoover Hid That Some Witnesses In Malcolm X Assassination Trial Were FBI Informants
3 years, 1 month ago

Hoover Hid That Some Witnesses In Malcolm X Assassination Trial Were FBI Informants

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING NEW YORK — More than half a century after the assassination of Malcolm X, two of his convicted killers were exonerated Thursday after decades of doubt about who was responsible for the civil rights icon’s death. The recent investigation found information in FBI files about witnesses who couldn’t identify Islam and implicated other suspects, Manhattan District Attorney …

US judge vacates convictions of two men for murder of Malcolm X
3 years, 1 month ago

US judge vacates convictions of two men for murder of Malcolm X

Al Jazeera  

Muhammad Aziz and Khalil Islam’s convictions for killing US civil rights leader a ‘miscarriage of justice’, judge says. In her ruling on Thursday, New York State Supreme Court Justice Ellen Biben acknowledged that Muhammad Aziz, 83, and Khalil Islam, who died in 2009, were wrongfully convicted. Biben dismissed their convictions after New York prosecutors and the men’s lawyers said a …

2 men set to be cleared in the 1965 killing of Malcolm X
3 years, 1 month ago

2 men set to be cleared in the 1965 killing of Malcolm X

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Two of the three men convicted in the assassination of Malcolm X are set to be cleared Thursday after insisting on their innocence since the 1965 killing of one of the United States’ most formidable fighters for civil rights, their lawyers and Manhattan’s top prosecutor said Wednesday. But he said he was glad his family, friends and …

Decades of doubt: A timeline in the Malcolm X investigation
3 years, 1 month ago

Decades of doubt: A timeline in the Malcolm X investigation

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Here is a timeline of key dates related to …

2 Men Found Guilty Of Killing Malcolm X To Be Exonerated
3 years, 1 month ago

2 Men Found Guilty Of Killing Malcolm X To Be Exonerated

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING The two men found guilty of assassinating civil rights activist Malcolm X in 1965 are expected to be exonerated on Thursday, their lawyers and the Manhattan district attorney told The New York Times on Wednesday. In an interview with the Times, Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. apologized on behalf of those involved in convicting the two …

Two men convicted of killing Malcolm X to be exonerated
3 years, 1 month ago

Two men convicted of killing Malcolm X to be exonerated

Al Jazeera  

Two men convicted of gunning down United States activist and civil rights advocate Malcolm X nearly six decades ago are to be cleared of the crime, according to a top New York law enforcement official. “These men did not get the justice that they deserved,” Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus R Vance Jr told The New York Times newspaper in an …

Deathbed Letter From Former Cop Claims NYPD, FBI Helped Kill Malcolm X
3 years, 10 months ago

Deathbed Letter From Former Cop Claims NYPD, FBI Helped Kill Malcolm X

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING A letter shared by the family of a deceased former New York police officer alleges that the officer, the New York City Police Department and the FBI played a role in the murder of the powerful civil rights leader Malcolm X. Ray Wood, a former undercover police officer, wrote in a newly released confession letter that the …

US: Ex-policeman implicates NYPD, FBI in Malcolm X murder
3 years, 10 months ago

US: Ex-policeman implicates NYPD, FBI in Malcolm X murder

Al Jazeera  

Letter written by former undercover NYPD policeman alleges his department and the FBI covered up details of the killing. A former New York City police officer has, before his death, implicated the NYPD and FBI in the murder of civil rights leader Malcolm X on February 21, 1965. A letter written by ex-undercover NYPD policeman Raymond Wood alleges his department …

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