The family of a gang member who died in Los Angeles police custody in 2007 has been awarded more than $3 million in a wrongful death lawsuit. The Los Angeles Times says the civil jurys award for damages in the case of Mauricio Cornejo was reached Monday. Cornejo collapsed and died in a holding cell at the Hollenbeck station hours after a confrontation with police following a foot chase.
Family of Calif. gang member awarded $3M in lawsuit
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