Family of Kendrick Johnson, teen found dead in a gym mat, sues officials for $1B

Kenneth and Jackie Johnson are suing over what they say is “false information” linked to their son’s death probe, including the report that his body had no trauma or significant bruising.

The family of Kendrick Johnson, whose body was found rolled up inside a wrestling mat a decade ago at Lowndes County High School in Valdosta, has filed a $1 billion federal lawsuit against the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office.

Authorities ruled Johnson’s 2013 death a freak accident from asphyxia and said he did not fall victim to foul play. Federal officials today!

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