Family files lawsuit after man dies following encounter with Joliet police
Joliet police officers are facing a new lawsuit and are accused of using excessive force.
Body camera video shown David Malito, 39, was fighting with officers at a gas station last Christmas before his death.
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Police said Malito was acting erratically. He was arrested and had a police officer’s knee on his back.
Malito died shortly after.
Police said Malito had drugs in his system and died of an overdose.
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The Will County State’s Attorney’s Office cleared the officers of any wrongdoing.
Malito’s family has now filed a lawsuit and is demanding an independent investigation and what they call “better” officer training.
Malito’s death came just two weeks after the Illinois attorney general issued a proclamation. a three year report Turns out Joliet police have a habit of using excessive force.
The investigation was requested as follows Eric Lurry’s death in custody in 2020. It was determined that Lurry died due to a Fentanyl overdose. At the time, police said they tried to remove the drugs from his mouth and were not responsible for his death.
