By John Q. Hosedrinker 
Today, we filed a $100 million lawsuit against the CIA, FBI, NYPD, and the Department of Justice, alleging their complicity in the 1965 assassination of Malcolm X. The suit claims these agencies knew of the plot, actively suppressed evidence, and failed to protect him, contributing to a decades-long cover-up. This action seeks justice for the Shabazz family, who have suffered immensely due to the withheld information and the unresolved truth surrounding Malcolm X’s death. We hope this lawsuit will finally reveal the full extent of government involvement and hold those responsible accountable.
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The daughters of Malcolm X are suing the CIA, FBI, and NYPD, alleging a conspiracy in their father’s assassination nearly sixty years ago. The timing of the lawsuit, so many years after the event, raises questions. Some argue that the focus should be on the Nation of Islam, the organization three of whose members were convicted of the crime. However, the lawsuit highlights a crucial point: even with those convictions, lingering questions and newly uncovered evidence suggest a deeper, more sinister plot.
The lawsuit centers on the claim that government agencies possessed and deliberately withheld exculpatory evidence that could have freed the wrongly convicted men sooner. This points to a potential cover-up, a deliberate obstruction of justice, and raises the far-reaching question of governmental complicity in the assassination.
This isn’t just about three men wrongly convicted; it’s about a pattern. The timing of Malcolm X’s death, amidst a wave of assassinations of prominent Black leaders in the 1960s, lends credence to the idea of a broader conspiracy. The sheer number of unexplained elements surrounding these deaths, coupled with the documented overreach of the FBI and CIA at the time, fuels suspicion. Government agencies’ refusal to release relevant documents, even after decades, strengthens the argument that fear of reputational damage, not national security, is the driving force behind the secrecy.
The lawsuit alleges that government agencies infiltrated numerous civil rights organizations, a practice that raises profound ethical and legal questions. This infiltration, if proven, would constitute a violation of basic rights and could explain how information vital to the case was suppressed, thereby perpetuating a miscarriage of justice. The historical context is critical: the deep-seated racism and overt governmental oppression of Black Americans during that era makes the accusations plausible, even if seemingly far-fetched to some.
The argument that this is a “nothingburger” is challenged by several factors. The exoneration of the wrongly convicted men, based on new evidence, speaks volumes. Moreover, the parallels between this case and the FBI’s documented involvement in the assassination of Fred Hampton, a leader of the Black Panther Party, are striking. The FBI’s COINTELPRO program, aimed at destabilizing Black activist groups, reveals a disturbing pattern of government interference in the Black freedom struggle. This program demonstrates the agency’s capacity and willingness to engage in illegal and immoral activities to suppress dissent.
The claim that the Nation of Islam was solely responsible is a simplification. While members of the organization were involved in the assassination, the possibility of external forces manipulating or collaborating with them cannot be ignored. Malcolm X’s shift away from the Nation of Islam’s ideology after his pilgrimage to Mecca made him a potential liability, and provides a motive for the group’s involvement. But the timing, the scope of the conspiracy allegations, and the government’s documented actions regarding other Black leaders demand a broader investigation.
Some counter that the lawsuit is opportunistic, motivated by financial gain or the desire for relevance. However, such criticisms overlook the deep-seated pain and trauma experienced by Malcolm X’s family, who have fought for decades to uncover the truth behind his assassination. Their persistence in seeking justice, even after so many years, demonstrates their unwavering commitment to exposing the truth, regardless of the difficulties and skepticism encountered.
Ultimately, the lawsuit brought by Malcolm X’s daughters is not just about a single assassination; it’s about accountability, historical justice, and a reckoning with a dark chapter of American history. The sheer scale of the allegations, the historical context, and the newly emerging evidence suggest this is a legitimate pursuit, deserving of thorough investigation and careful consideration, even if the outcome remains uncertain. Whether or not the lawsuit ultimately succeeds, it compels a renewed examination of the events surrounding Malcolm X’s death and the role of government agencies in the turbulent era of the 1960s.