The household of the third sufferer killed throughout a stampede at a GloRilla live performance in Rochester, New York has retained lawyer Ben Crump for his or her authorized proceedings. Crump is now calling on the rapper, the live performance venue, and its workers for “transparency” and accountability.
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NEWS ALERT: @AttorneyCrump has been retained by the household of Aisha Haskins-Stephens, a 35-year-old lady who died after being critically injured in a crowd stampede following a GloRilla live performance. pic.twitter.com/DEX4rw9ULi
— Ben Crump Law, PLLC (@BenCrumpLaw) March 21, 2023
More Details About The third Victim, Her Death & Attorney Ben Crump
As beforehand reported by The Shade Room, a 35-year-old lady named Aisha Haskins-Stephens was the third sufferer to cross away after sustaining important accidents following a stampede on the live performance.
The occasion occurred on the Main Street Armory in Rochester, New York on Sunday, March 5. Stephens reportedly handed away on Wednesday, March 8.
Breaking News: Rochester police have confirmed that Aisha Stephens, 35, of Syracuse died Wednesday night time after a crowd surge following a live performance Sunday night time on the Main Street Armory.https://t.co/VuUyzq6d9h
— CNY Central (@CNYCentral) March 9, 2023
The Stephens household has retained nationally famend civil rights and private harm lawyer Benjamin Crump. According to the lawyer’s official web site, Crump is a steadfast advocate for social justice and has “represented families in several high-profile civil rights cases.”
Those instances embrace that of Trayvon Martin, an adolescent wrongfully killed by a Florida neighborhood watch volunteer in 2012; Michael Brown, who was killed in 2014 by a regulation enforcement officer in Ferguson, Missouri; Ahmaud Arbery, a Black man wrongfully killed whereas jogging in Georgia; Breonna Taylor, a Black lady who was murdered by cops whereas she slept in her dwelling in Kentucky; and George Floyd, a person who was murdered by police who kneeled on his neck and wrongfully restrained him in 2020.
In addition, Crump has reached million-dollar settlements for his victims and their households. He received a $27 million settlement for the household of George Floyd. As properly as a $12 million settlement for the household of Breonna Taylor.
As The Shade Room beforehand reported, Crump has additionally been part of authorized efforts to safe justice for Shanquella Robinson, a girl who vacationed in Cabo, Mexico with tripmates, by no means returned dwelling, then was seen crushed on digital camera by the group.
Attorney Ben Crump Requests Transparency From GloRilla & Concert Officials
Attorney Ben Crump has now issued an announcement concerning the stampede that occurred on the live performance. He has condemned officers for not doing extra to forestall such occurrences.
“It is disturbing that after the deaths caused by a crowd stampede at the Astroworld Festival, more precautions have not been taken at concert venues…”
Crump additionally defined that Stephen’s demise was “preventable.” In addition, he’s calling on GloRilla, the Main Street Armory, and different occasion officers, to point out “transparency” and accountability for the tragedy.
“Aisha’s death was completely preventable and we are calling for transparency from Main Street Armory, GloRilla, and event staff as the investigation into how this tragedy transpired continues. Concert venues and organizers have a significant responsibility to ensure the safety and health of those in attendance – individuals who just want to enjoy music and have fun with their friends. It is imperative that we learn what happened and hold those responsible accountable.”
According to the press launch, the reason for the stampede — which concertgoers initially speculated was on account of gunshots — stays “unknown.” The venue has since been closed. However, Crump is adamant about in search of justice for Stephen’s household. As properly as guaranteeing “that nothing like this ever happens again.”
“We will continue to pray for Aisha and her family as we seek justice in this tragedy – and do what we can to ensure that nothing like this ever happens again.”
The Family Of The 2nd Victim Killed Is Also Pursuing Legal Action
As The Shade Room beforehand reported, the household of Brandy Miller, 35, has additionally revealed plans to sue to sue GloRilla, a fellow performer, Finesse2Tymes, the live performance promoters, and the venue.
At the time of reporting, Miller’s sister Michelle defined that the household has been working relentlessly to acquire a high-profile lawyer of their very own. Additionally, she stated that her household “has no plans to back down” and believes that her sister’s demise may have been prevented.
PICTURED: A buddy of Brandy Miller, the girl who died from her accidents after attending the @GloTheofficial live performance Sunday night time, shared this image with me. She tells me this was what she wore the night time of the live performance. My coronary heart goes out to her family and friends. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/S22FIJecPf
— Chase Houle (@chase_houletv) March 7, 2023
Miller’s brother was additionally current on the live performance however watched from a unique space. He defined that the present “was total pandemonium from the very beginning.”
It’s Unclear Whether The Stampede’s 1st Victim Will Also Take Legal Action
It stays unclear whether or not the household of the primary sufferer of the live performance stampede plans to pursue authorized motion. As The Shade Room beforehand reported, the girl was recognized as Rhondesia Belton, 33.
Rhondesia Belton, 33, of Buffalo, was killed as a big crowd of individuals pushed towards the exits
The occasion on the Armory was a live performance by GloRilla and Finesse2Tymes.She was filming the live performance . pic.twitter.com/ICXtp12kgb
— Breaking Trends News (@btrendsnews) March 6, 2023
Belton was reportedly laid to relaxation on March 14, and meals and drinks for the service was catered freed from cost by People’s Choice Kitchen.
Van Stanley with People’s Choice Kitchen has donated pans and pans of meals for the funeral service tomorrow of Rhondesia Belton (Belton died tragically on the live performance on the Armory). All cooked without spending a dime. Rochester Police additionally donated a great deal of drinks for the funeral service. pic.twitter.com/ikWepnvzui
— Christian Garzone (@ccjgarzone) March 13, 2023
Belton’s godmother defined that she’s grateful for the assist obtained by the neighborhood.
Evangela Stanley (People’s Choice Kitchen) is catering the funeral of a girls who handed on the Armory, Rhondesia Belton, completely freed from cost.
“Rochester has been really, really good to us,” says Rhondesia’s godmother.@Wegmans and @RochesterNYPD additionally donated gadgets. pic.twitter.com/lD0QBM3bnl
— Jackie Napier (@TheJackieNapier) March 13, 2023