Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump to File Lawsuit Following Controversial Shooting of Airman Roger Fortson in Florida
FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. — Civil rights attorney Ben Crump announced plans to file a lawsuit against a former sheriff’s deputy and others in connection with the shooting death of 23-year-old Airman Roger Fortson, which occurred in May 2024. The incident has sparked widespread outrage and discussions about the use of force by law enforcement. Eddie Duran, who previously served as a deputy with the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office, is accused of shooting Fortson, who …