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Malcolm X's Family Files $100 Million Lawsuit Against NYPD, State, and Feds for Wrongful Death
Malcolm X's family members have filed a $100 million lawsuit against the NYPD, New York City, the state, and federal agencies for a hand in his 1965 murder.

$36 Million Settlement Announced in Lawsuits Over Wrongful Convictions in Malcolm X Assassination
In a statement shared with Complex, a New York City Law Department spokesperson said the $36 million settlement "brings some measure of justice."

Muhammad Aziz, Man Who Was Exonerated in Murder of Malcolm X, Sues NYC for $40 Million
Muhammad Aziz spent decades in prison before he was cleared in the 1965 murder of Malcolm X. The estate of his co-defendant has also filed a lawsuit.

Daughter of Malcolm X Requests Congressional Investigation Into His Assassination
Nearly 60 years after his assassination, Malcolm X's daughter is calling for a congressional investigation into the 1965 murder of the civil rights activist.

Man Wrongfully Convicted of Killing Malcolm X Sues New York State Following Exoneration
83-year-old Muhammad Aziz filed a lawsuit against New York State one month after being exonerated in connection to the assassination of Malcolm X.

Malcolm X's Daughter Found Dead in Her Brooklyn Home
Malcolm X's daughter, Malikah Shabazz, was found dead in her Brooklyn home on Monday, according to New York police. Malikah is one of six daughters.

Two Men Convicted of Assassinating Malcolm X to Be Exonerated
The two men were convicted of killing Malcolm X 55 years ago, and will be exonerated over evidence withheld by the FBI and the NYPD, per the 'New York Times.'

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Cop's Daughter Claims Deathbed Confession Letter About Malcolm X's Assassination Is 'Fake'
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Malcolm X's Family Seeks Reopened Death Investigation After FBI Letter Detailing Alleged Cover-Up
Malcolm X's daughters have released a letter from a deceased NYPD officer which states that the police and FBI were also behind his murder in 1965.