Finicum Family’s Wrongful Death Lawsuit Moves Forward in Federal Court

Malheur National Wildlife occupation spokesman Robert “LaVoy” Finicum family’s wrongful death lawsuit moves forward in federal court. The lawsuit names the United States as a defendant, along with the FBI, federal agents, the state of Oregon, Oregon Gov. Kate Brown, Oregon State Police, Harney County, and more — including 100 law enforcement “John Does.” The suit seeks more than $5 million in damages for Finicum’s estate.

James Smith, with the Oregon Department of Justice, represents the state and its interests. He said law enforcement officials testifying during the trial will use pseudonyms out of concern for their safety. That will make them difficult to serve notice to at the trial, he said. (East Oregonian, July 19, 2018)
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We saw earlier this month that President Donald Trump pardoned Dwight and Steven Hammond, the two Oregon ranchers whose prison sentences sparked the armed takeover of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge.

FBI footage that shows the shooting of Finicum prompted further questions about his death. This video shows the moments leading up to and after Finicum's death in slow motion.