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Lawyers for Deacon Johnny Hollman Sr.,who was killed by Atlanta Police Officer Kiran Kimbrough, will be holding a press conference today at 2: 00pm to announce a lawsuit against the City of Atlanta in the wrongful death of Deacon Hollman.
| The Press Conference will be held Thursday, January 18, 2024, 2pm, at the offices of Davis Bozeman Johnson Law Firm (4153-C, Flat Shoals Parkway Decatur, GA 30034) in the conference room on the second floor.
During the Press Conference, Attorneys from Davis Bozeman Johnson Law, the family of Deacon Johnny Hollman Sr., and community supporters will discuss the filing of a Civil Rights lawsuit against the City of Atlanta and former Atlanta Police Officer Kiran Kimbrough in the Death of Deacon Hollman Sr.
The lawsuit will be filed Thursday, January 18, 2024.
Previously, on December 4, 2023, the family and estate of Deacon Johnny Hollman Sr., filed a lawsuit in Dekalb County State Court against S&W Towing Company and Eric Robinson, the tow truck driver, involved in the incident leading to Johnny Hollman, Sr’s death.
“Police misconduct that is not punished or sanctioned is likely to be repeated. We are alleging in this lawsuit that time after time we see the City of Atlanta ignore police violence against innocent citizens, often finding minor administrative violations rather than excessive force as a basis for slap on the wrist discipline. This ratification of police violence needs to stop and stop now!” –Attorney Harold Spence, Complex Litigation Partner, Davis Bozeman Johnson Law
“Unfortunately, the City of Atlanta did not respond to the notice we sent on October 13, 2023 regarding the tragic but preventable death of Deacon Hollman. The family is now prepared to endure the next several years of federal litigation in their quest for justice. It is a sad day for a city Deacon Hollman’s family has loved unconditionally.” Attorney Mawuli Davis, Founding Partner Davis Bozeman Johnson Law |
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| The body camera footage that shows the killing of Deacon Johnny Hollman Sr., was released on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, the eve of Thanksgiving. |
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Deacon Hollman was a husband, father, and grandfather. On August 10, 2023, Deacon Johnny Hollman Sr., age 62, had just finished Bible study and was on the way home to take dinner to his wife when he was involved in a minor car accident.
He called 911 and waited for over an hour for the police to arrive. When Officer Kiran Kimbrough arrived, he decided that Deacon Hollman was at fault and issued him a traffic ticket. Deacon Hollman asked to see a sergeant. Officer Kimbrough ignored him and told him he would take him to jail if he did not sign the ticket.
Deacon Hollman told Officer Kimbrough he would sign the ticket, but the officer took him to the ground and began tasing him. Officer Kimbrough was assisted by S&W Tow Truck driver, Eric Robinson. Deacon Hollman told the officer “I Can’t Breathe”, fifteen times.
Deacon Hollman was pronounced dead at Grady Hospital.
