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Doug Martin's family files federal civil rights lawsuit after his death in Oakland police custody
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk Kayla Chan | Bay City News and Velena Jones , as published by NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)
· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Martin, who was 36 years old, died while in police custody.
A federal civil rights lawsuit has been filed by the family of Doug Martin, a former NFL player, against the city of Oakland and its police officers. The lawsuit also names paramedics as defendants. Martin, who was 36 years old, died while in police custody.
The circumstances surrounding his death involved a struggle with police after a reported break-in and a mental health issue. Further details about the incident are available from the source. The lawsuit is a civil rights claim, but specific allegations and demands are not specified in the available information.
For more details, readers can refer to the original report from NBC Bay Area.
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Category: safety Published: June 25, 2026 Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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