Wife of Moss Point man who died in Pascagoula police custody sues city

originally by: GulfLive.com
published: 17th March 2011

The former wife of a 34-year-old Moss Point man who died in police custody is pursuing a wrongful death lawsuit against the city of Pascagoula and its officers. Wendy Connely, who was married to Brian Connely, filed the lawsuit in February against the city, the Pascagoula Police Department, patrolman Matt Chapman, and up to 13 others, according to court records.

“There may be other entities whose true names are unknown to the plaintiff at this time who may be legally responsible for the claims set forth herein who may be added by amendment by the plaintiff when their true names and identities are accurately ascertained by further discovery,” according to the lawsuit.

Wendy Connely stated in court documents that she is the mother of Brian Connely’s two children, who are the beneficiaries of his estate.

Lawyer Robert Wilkinson, whose firm is representing all of the defendants, said, “The facts and circumstances surrounding Mr. Connely’s death have been the subject of an exhaustive investigation to determine the circumstances and cause.”

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