Ilyasah Shabazz, daughter of Malcolm X has fied notices saying she plans to sue the FBI, the CIA, New York City police and others for his death. Malcolm X, the civil rights activist was assassinated 58 years ago to the day on Tuesday, February 21. Ilyasah Shabazz has accused various federal and New York government agencies fraudulently concealed evidence that they conspired to and executed their plan to assassinate Malcolm X.

"For years, our family has fought for the truth to come to light concerning his murder," Shabazz said at a news conference, at the site of her father's assassination - now a memorial to Malcolm X.

The NYPD said that it would not comment on pending litigation while there was no immediate reaction reported from the FBI and the CIA.

Malcolm X rose to prominence as the national spokesman of the Nation of Islam, an African-American Muslim group that espoused Black separatism.

He spent over a decade with the group before becoming disillusioned, publicly breaking with it in 1964 and moderating some of his earlier views on racial separation, angering some Nation of Islam members and drawing death threats.

Malcolm X was 39 years old when three gunmen shot him onstage as he prepared to speak at at New York's Audubon Ballroom on Feb. 21, 1965. Shabazz was 2-years-old at the time and was present there with her mother and sisters.

In Shabazz's notices of claims, which New York law requires be served on certain government agencies before a lawsuit can be filed, Shabazz said she seeks $100 million in damages.

Soon after, some associates of Malcolm X said they believed various government agencies were aware of the assassination plan and allowed to it happen.

Talmadge Hayer, then a member of the Nation of Islam, confessed in court to being one of the assassins.

In 2021, a New York state judge threw out the convictions of two other men who wrongly spent decades in prison for the murder of Malcolm X, saying there had been a miscarriage of justice. Hayer had long said the two men were innocent and that his accomplices were other Nation of Islam members.

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Ilyasah Shabazz, daughter of Malcolm X has fied notices saying she plans to sue the FBI, the CIA, New York City police and others for his death. Malcolm X, the civil rights activist was assassinated 58 years ago to the day on Tuesday, February 21.

Ilyasah Shabazz, daughter of Malcolm X has fied notices saying she plans to sue the FBI, the CIA, New York City police and others for his death. Malcolm X, the civil rights activist was assassinated 58 years ago to the day on Tuesday, February 21. Ilyasah Shabazz has accused various federal and New York government agencies fraudulently concealed evidence that they conspired to and executed their plan to assassinate Malcolm X. "For years, our family has fought for the truth to come to light concerning his murder," Shabazz said at a news conference, at the site of her father's assassination - now a memorial to Malcolm X. The NYPD said that it would not comment on pending litigation while there was no immediate reaction reported from the FBI and the CIA. Malcolm X rose to prominence as the national spokesman of the Nation of Islam, an African-American Muslim group that espoused Black separatism. He spent over a decade with the group before becoming disillusioned, publicly breaking with it in 1964 and moderating some of his earlier views on racial separation, angering some Nation of Islam members and drawing death threats. Malcolm X was 39 years old when three gunmen shot him onstage as he prepared to speak at at New York's Audubon Ballroom on Feb. 21, 1965. Shabazz was 2-years-old at the time and was present there with her mother and sisters. In Shabazz's notices of claims, which New York law requires be served on certain government agencies before a lawsuit can be filed, Shabazz said she seeks $100 million in damages. Soon after, some associates of Malcolm X said they believed various government agencies were aware of the assassination plan and allowed to it happen. Talmadge Hayer, then a member of the Nation of Islam, confessed in court to being one of the assassins. In 2021, a New York state judge threw out the convictions of two other men who wrongly spent decades in prison for the murder of Malcolm X, saying there had been a miscarriage of justice. Hayer had long said the two men were innocent and that his accomplices were other Nation of Islam members. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Daughter of Malcolm X wants to sue FBI, CIA, NYPD over his assassination

The two men whose convictions for the assassination of Malcolm X were overturned last year are set to receive $36 million from the city and state of New York.

Malcolm X Assassination: Two acquitted to be awarded $36 MN, released in the mid-1980s

New York will be paying a combined $36 million to two people who were exonerated in the assassination of Malcolm X. The announcement was made after two separate lawsuits were filed against the city and state for false accusations and mental harassment.

The New York City agreed to pay $26 million to the duo - Muhammad Abdul Aziz and Khalil Islam - to settle the lawsuit while the state said that it will pay an additional $10 million.

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During an interaction with ABC News, a New York City Law Department spokesperson said that the settlement offered to the duo "brings some measure of justice to individuals who spent decades in prison and bore the stigma of being falsely accused of murdering an iconic figure."

"Based on our review, this office stands by the opinion of former Manhattan District Attorney Vance who stated, based on his investigation, that 'there is one ultimate conclusion: Mr. Aziz and Mr. Islam were wrongfully convicted of this crime,'" he added while explaining the latest developments.

Aziz and Islam were arrested in 1965 for the murder of the religious leader Malcolm X and both of them were in prison for 20 years. While Aziz was released in 1985, Islam was released in 1987.

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Aziz continued to fight the authorities after his release, but Islam died in 2009 at the age of 74.

"If God is on your side. it doesn't matter who's against you. God's on my side," Aziz said in an interview conducted by ABC News in February 2022.

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New York will be paying a combined $36 million to two people who were exonerated in the assassination of Malcolm X. The announcement was made after two separate lawsuits were filed against the city and state for false accusations and mental harassment.

New York will be paying a combined $36 million to two people who were exonerated in the assassination of Malcolm X. The announcement was made after two separate lawsuits were filed against the city and state for false accusations and mental harassment. The New York City agreed to pay $26 million to the duo - Muhammad Abdul Aziz and Khalil Islam - to settle the lawsuit while the state said that it will pay an additional $10 million. Also read | Violent clashes break out between students and security forces in Iran: Report During an interaction with ABC News, a New York City Law Department spokesperson said that the settlement offered to the duo "brings some measure of justice to individuals who spent decades in prison and bore the stigma of being falsely accused of murdering an iconic figure." "Based on our review, this office stands by the opinion of former Manhattan District Attorney Vance who stated, based on his investigation, that 'there is one ultimate conclusion: Mr. Aziz and Mr. Islam were wrongfully convicted of this crime,'" he added while explaining the latest developments. Aziz and Islam were arrested in 1965 for the murder of the religious leader Malcolm X and both of them were in prison for 20 years. While Aziz was released in 1985, Islam was released in 1987. Also read | Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva: The new president of Brazil with a chequered past Aziz continued to fight the authorities after his release, but Islam died in 2009 at the age of 74. "If God is on your side. it doesn't matter who's against you. God's on my side," Aziz said in an interview conducted by ABC News in February 2022.

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Daughter of Malcolm X wants to sue FBI, CIA, NYPD over his assassination

Malcolm X Assassination: Two acquitted to be awarded $36 MN, released in the mid-1980s

Men exonerated in killing of Malcolm X to receive $36 million from New York