The Guardian · US news · Original story
Parents of ex-NFL star Doug Martin allege excessive police force led to wrongful death
Two-time All-Pro running back for Bucs died at 36
Martin was experiencing mental health crisis, family say
Lawsuit filed against Oakland police, ambulance unit
A lawsuit filed by Doug Martin’s parents alleges delayed care after police used excessive force led to the former All-Pro running back’s death last October.
Leslie and Doug Martin filed the wrongful death lawsuit in federal court against the city of Oakland, California, multiple police officers and an ambulance company.
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Agencies · Fri, Jun 26, 2026, 11:08 AM
US news | The Guardian
Two-time All-Pro running back for Bucs died at 36
Martin was experiencing mental health crisis, family say
Lawsuit filed against Oakland police, ambulance unit
A lawsuit filed by Doug Martin’s parents alleges delayed care after police used excessive force led to the former All-Pro running back’s death last October.
Leslie and Doug Martin filed the wrongful death lawsuit in federal court against the city of Oakland, California, multiple police officers and an ambulance company.
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