The family of former NFL running back Doug Martin has sued the city of Oakland, its police department and an ambulance company, alleging their actions contributed to the circumstances surrounding his death.

In the suit, the late NFL star’s parents claim police played a role in the 36-year-old’s death and allege paramedics failed to respond quickly enough to calls for medical care. Martin’s parents, Leslie and Douglas, filed the lawsuit Tuesday in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.

The suit states the plaintiffs believe Martin died from restraint asphyxia, which they allege was “caused by Oakland police officers and the FALCK NORCAL paramedics’ failure to provide timely medical care.” He was later pronounced dead at a hospital.

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Doug Martin of the Oakland Raiders carries the ball against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half of their NFL game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, California, on Nov. 11, 2018. (Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Leslie called paramedics in response to her son having a mental-health crisis on Oct. 18. Martin then fled and hid in a neighbor’s house two doors away, where the Oakland Police Department found him in the basement, according to the suit.

According to the suit, Leslie called paramedics Oct. 18 after her son began experiencing a mental-health crisis. Martin then left the home and hid in a neighbor’s house. Oakland police later located him in the basement. Furthermore, the lawsuit says law enforcement officers physically restrained Martin and placed him “face down while one or more officers pressed on his back.” When officers turned Martin on his side, he was unresponsive, at which point the suit alleges that the officers thought he was “sleeping or pretending to be asleep.”

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The lawsuit also alleges law enforcement restrained Martin, placed him “face down while one or more officers pressed on his back,” and later found him unresponsive after turning him on his side. Officers believed Martin was “sleeping or pretending to be asleep,” the suit continued. It also alleges that at least one officer requested medical assistance while Martin was still unresponsive.

The Martin family alleges the response was not immediate enough, claiming Falck Northern California paramedics arrived about 15 minutes after the call for service was made, per the suit. “When they arrived,” the suit says, they “did not promptly provide medical care.”

Oakland Raiders running back Doug Martin is tackled by Los Angeles Chargers safety Jahleel Addae during an NFL game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, California, on Nov. 11, 2018. (Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

“They just want to know what happened,” John Burris, a lawyer representing the family, told The Athletic. “Here’s a situation where the mother was calling for help. He was emotionally out of it, and she was calling for help.”

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“When you call for help and the police come, it’s not a death warrant. You don’t expect the person to die.” Burris continued. He added that an independent pathologist, who was not named, told Martin’s parents that restraint asphyxia may have been their son’s cause of death.

Martin’s parents are seeking damages, including for wrongful death, hospital and medical expenses, coroner’s fees, funeral and burial expenses, loss of support and familial relationship, among several others.

Burris noted that Martin’s mother sent her son’s brain to Boston, where the Boston University CTE Center is based, in an effort to learn whether he developed chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a disease that can be diagnosed only after death. While the pathologist told Burris that a CTE finding “really has no consequence as it relates to the cause of death,” Burris said the family is seeking a clearer picture of Martin’s brain health.

An Oakland Police patrol car is parked in front of the Oakland Police headquarters in Oakland, California. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

The Oakland Police Department has a policy of not publicly commenting on pending litigation. Fox News Digital was referred to the Oakland city attorney’s office, which also did not offer comment on the case. Representatives for Falck Northern California could not immediately be reached for comment.

Martin, an Oakland native, closed out his NFL career with the then-Oakland Raiders in 2018. Before that, he spent six seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who selected him in the first round of the 2012 NFL Draft.

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He received a four-game suspension in 2016 for violating the league’s substance-abuse policy. After testing positive for Adderall, Martin revealed plans to enter a treatment program.

Martin finished his NFL run with more than 5,300 rushing yards and was named to two Pro Bowl teams. He played college football at Boise State.

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The primary winter focus for Future History has been the Tattersall’s Cup, and a victory in this event could elevate a start in the Melbourne Cup to a realistic aspiration.

The eight-year-old gelding, who featured in Australia’s most prestigious race in 2023, has shown excellent form this season, achieving three consecutive wins for his former trainer Ciaron Maher over the summer before a change of ownership saw him join Greg Hickman’s yard.

In his two starts under his new conditioner, he achieved a narrow fourth place in the Chairman’s Handicap (2000m) at Doomben and a third place in the Lord Mayor’s Cup (1800m) at Eagle Farm.

With these recent efforts, Future History is considered ready to perform at his best, though Hickman admits the powerful gelding required more work to reach peak fitness than initially projected.

“We’ve just had to learn a little bit about him,” Hickman explained. “When he came in, he was 600 kilos. I have worked him hard all week and he’s put on six kilos, so he’s a big boy. It has been a month between runs, but I did a fair bit with him Saturday week ago and his work was exceptional. Touch wood, everything has been perfect.”

Future History has proven his ability to win over distances up to 2800m, and Hickman anticipates he will enjoy the challenge of extending to 2400m in Saturday’s Tattersall’s Cup at Eagle Farm.

Although he is set to start from the outside gate in the eight-horse field, he did take up the running in his three staying triumphs during the summer. However, Hickman is content to leave the tactical decisions to jockey Nash Rawiller.

Future History was the slight $3.30 favourite ahead of Pounding ($3.40) on Thursday. A victory would prompt connections to firm up plans for a Melbourne Cup campaign in the spring.

“This race has been the main target this campaign,” Hickman stated. “If he was to race well on Saturday and then come home, he would have a freshen up and then go to Melbourne.”

The last three winners of the Melbourne Cup – Half Yours, Knight’s Choice, and Without A Fight – all concluded their campaigns with performances in Brisbane’s winter carnival.

Future History is a strong candidate for the Tattersall’s Cup, and you can find competitive betting sites for the event.

The recent deluge in Brisbane prompted Peter Snowden to alter Tuileries’ preparation for the Tattersall’s Tiara, though he remains confident that it will not impede her winning potential.

The four-year-old mare was initially slated to contest the Dane Ripper Stakes (1400m) two weeks ago but was withdrawn due to the heavy track conditions. As such, Saturday’s Group 1 fillies and mares’ feature will be her first race in five weeks.

However, while Tuileries has not raced since achieving a gutsy first-up victory in the Dark Jewel Classic (1400m) at Scone, where she carried the top weight of 59.5kg and navigated a wide barrier, Snowden is satisfied that a subsequent barrier trial has kept her in peak condition.

“I’m not too worried about it. She did trial the week before the Dane Ripper. It’s not as though she hasn’t been to the races or trials,” Snowden stated.

“She’s been up in Brisbane the past two weeks and did a strong bit of work on Tuesday morning when she went very well.

“I’m quietly confident she will run well, and the good draw (barrier three) will help.”

Tuileries has long been held in high regard by Snowden, enjoying a strong start to her career with wins in two of her first three starts.

As a daughter of middle-distance star So You Think, she has improved with age, establishing herself as a genuine black-type performer this season with two Group 3 wins and an equal number of stakes placings.

Snowden, who won the corresponding race with Tashi 12 months ago, believes Tuileries shares similarities with her former stablemate.

“They’re similar. Tashi had run about seven placing in stakes races and never won one, and that was her maiden black-type win,” he said.

“This filly has won a few stakes races, but it’s her first crack at a Group One.

“We have always liked her so it’s good to see her get to this sort of class now.”

Chad Schofield, who has been the jockey for Tuileries’ two stakes victories, will ride her in the Tiara.

In an open betting market, she is currently sharing the top line of betting at $6 with Splash Back from Victoria and Gerringong, trained by Chris and Corey Munce. Check out the latest racing odds at your preferred Australian betting sites.

India beat Bangladesh by five wickets in a crucial Group A match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 at Old Trafford in Manchester on Thursday, June 25. With the win, the Women in Blue boosted their chances of qualifying for the semifinals of the ICC event.

Bowling first after winning the toss, Team India did a great job to restrict Bangladesh to 136-8 in their 20 overs. Spinners Radha Yadav and Shree Charani starred with 3-28 and 2-21, respectively. In the chase, opener Shafali Verma top-scored with 53 off 34 balls, while Jemimah Rodrigues chipped in with 26 off 15.

Following their win over Bangladesh on Thursday, India maintained their second position in the Group A points table of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. In this feature, we analyze the semifinal qualification scenarios for teams in Group A.

# India (6 points, NRR: +2.268)

India are in second place with six points from four matches and a net run rate of +2.268. If they beat Australia in their last group match at Lord’s on Sunday and South Africa win only one of their remaining two group games, India will qualify for the semifinals of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. In such a scenario, India will finish the group stage with eight points, while the Proteas will end with six.

In case, India go down to Australia in their last group match, they need to hope that South Africa also lose one of their remaining two matches. In such a scenario, both India and South Africa will be tied on six points and the Women in Blue can go through if they finish above the Proteas Women on net run rate.

If India lose to Australia and South Africa win both their remaining matches, the Women in Blue will be knocked out of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. In this scenario, India will end with six points and South Africa with eight.

#Australia (8 points, NRR: +4.724)

Australia may not have officially qualified for the semifinals of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. However, it would be safe to say that they have confirmed their place in the top two from Group A.

Unbeaten Australia have eight points from four games and an excellent net run rate of +4.724. If the Aussies go down to India on Sunday and South Africa also win their two remaining games, all three sides will finish Group A with eight points. However, even a huge win for India on Sunday is unlikely to displace Australia from the top position in the group.

#3 South Africa (4 points, NRR: -0.546)

South Africa have four points from three games and a net run rate of -0.546. The best-case scenario for the Proteas to qualify for the semifinals of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 is for them to win both their remaining matches and move to eight points. They also need to hope that India go down to Australia in their last group match. In such a scenario, India will be stuck on six points.

In case, South Africa and India both win one and lose one of their remaining two matches, they will end the group stage with six points each. In such a scenario, the run rate will decide who makes the semifinals. Similarly, India and South Africa can be tied on eight points if both win their remaining two matches in the group stage, again bringing the run rate into the picture.

#Bangladesh (4 points, NRR: -0.849)

Bangladesh‘s loss to India has all but ended their hopes of qualifying for the semifinals of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. They can finish with six points if they beat South Africa (who will also end with six points in this scenario). India too will end the group stage with six points if they lose to Australia. But, with a net run rate of -0.849, Bangladesh are unlikely to finish in second place.

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026: Group B Qualification Scenarios

England have already qualified for the semifinals of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 from Group B, with eight points from four games and a net run rate of +2.342. The West Indies (6 points), defending champions New Zealand and Sri Lanka (both 4 points) are engaged in a tussle to clinch the second spot. The Windies will qualify if they beat Ireland on Saturday and get up to eight points.

If the West Indies lose, both New Zealand and Sri Lanka can finish above them on run rate if they win their last group match. The Black Caps are already above the Windies on net run rate, while Sri Lanka could push the West Indies to third if they pull off a win by a significant margin against Scotland.

If New Zealand beat England and the West Indies lose to Ireland, the Black Caps are more or less assured of qualification for the semifinals of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 on the basis of their superior net run rate.

For Sri Lanka to finish in the top two, they need to beat Scotland by a huge margin. They then need to hope that England beat New Zealand, and Ireland beat West Indies by a big enough margin for Sri Lanka finish ahead of the West Indies on net run rate.