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American singer, songwriter and bandleader James Brown (1933 – 2006) performing at the Newport Jazz Festival, circa 1968. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
James Brown’s death has resurfaced questions and allegations, and CNN reported that missing evidence in the case has been found. Now, his estate’s attorneys are asking the FBI to intervene.
“What happened to James Brown is, he was murdered for money,” Hollander has said about the funk pioneer’s death.
When Hollander put in a request to have all evidence returned to her possession, a response was given from the district attorney’s office that was followed by insufficient action.
“We have shipped the items requested,” Assistant Chief of Evidence William Chris Clark allegedly responded. However, Hollander claims that instead of her original items, she received a cardboard box filled with newspaper clippings and two cell phones she did not recognize.
Early this year, after suing the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office, Hollander’s evidence was returned, seemingly untouched.
“You can tell that no one ever even looked at this evidence,” she said. Still, questions remain about the DA office’s conduct regarding the items and the circumstances surrounding Brown’s death, which the FBI contends they are not at liberty to answer.
“Department of Justice policy prevents the FBI from commenting on the existence, non-existence, or nature of any investigation that may be occurring,” said Special Agent and Public Affairs Officer Siobhan Johnson.
Source: Black Enterprise
