The family of James Rivera is launching a lawsuit against the Stockton police, for the shooting death of their son several months ago. Representing them in court will be the same lawyer that represented Oscar Grant, who was shot and killed by Bart Police.
According to the Stockton Record:
In court papers, the family argues Rivera "did not pose any imminent threat" while seated behind the wheel of the van after the crash. The lawsuit also accuses the officers of laughing and congratulating each other after the shooting.
In a written statement Wednesday, Burris - who also represents the family of Oscar Grant, the unarmed passenger shot and killed by Bay Area transit police in Oakland last year - claimed Rivera was unarmed at the time of the crash and that authorities have refused to release an autopsy report.
Burris said he has requested a federal investigation into the incident.
"This boy was unnecessarily killed," Burris said, "and the police are trying to get away with it by covering it up and blaming the victim when they should not have shot at him."
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