GA $1 billion federal lawsuit launched in Kendrick Johnson case after teen found dead in gym mat; family alleges cover-up in lawsuit against law enforcement

VALDOSTA, Ga. – A Georgia $1 billion dollar lawsuit was launched after teen found dead in gym mat.

The family of a Georgia teen, Kendrick Johnson, found dead rolled up in a gym mat at his high school a decade ago has filed a one-billion dollar federal lawsuit.

The lawsuit is targeting various law enforcement agencies.

In response to the lawsuit, the GBI and the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office maintains that they conducted a comprehensive investigation and continue to support their initial conclusions.

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