Family of Leonard Allan Cure Files $16 Million Lawsuit After Fatal Shooting by Georgia Deputy

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Accident – Death – Obituary News : The family of a man who spent 16 years wrongfully imprisoned in Florida before being exonerated, only to be fatally shot by a Georgia sheriff’s deputy, has filed a $16 million federal lawsuit alleging excessive force. Leonard Allan Cure, 53, was shot by Sheriff’s Deputy Buck Aldridge during a traffic stop on October 16, 2023, just three years after his exoneration in an armed robbery case.

Cure’s tragic death has sparked outrage and legal action, with his family and their attorney, Harry Daniels, announcing the lawsuit in a press conference in Brunswick, Georgia. The lawsuit, filed in the Southern District of Georgia – Brunswick division, names Aldridge and Jim Proctor, Sheriff of Camden County, Georgia. The complaint alleges that Proctor failed to discipline deputies who have a history of violence and unlawful use of force.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent investigation into the incident, and District Attorney Keith Higgins has yet to decide if criminal charges will be filed against Aldridge. The sheriff’s office has not commented on the pending litigation, and Proctor has not retained an attorney for the civil case.

Body camera footage of the incident shows a tense exchange between Cure and Aldridge, culminating in a physical altercation that ends with Cure being shot. The video has raised questions about the use of force by law enforcement officers, with Cure’s mother, Mary Cure, expressing her dismay at the excessive violence.

In response to the release of the body camera videos, Aldridge’s attorney, Adrienne Browning, defended her client’s actions, stating that he acted in self-defense. The case remains under investigation, with the GBI handing over the findings to the District Attorney’s office for review.

The tragic death of Leonard Allan Cure highlights the need for accountability and transparency in law enforcement, as his family seeks justice for the loss of their loved one. The lawsuit aims to hold those responsible for Cure’s death accountable and prevent similar tragedies in the future..

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