Meek Mill's Request Not To Be Deposed Countered By Shooting Victim's Family

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They say they have every right to question the rapper.

An unfortunate incident left two families mourning the losses of Jaquan Graves and Travis Ward. The two men were shot and killed outside of Meek Mill's concert in Connecticut back in 2016. Since that time, Graves' family has named Meek, Live Nation, and the venue in a wrongful death lawsuit. They claim that all parties were negligent with providing adequate security and claim that Meek fosters environments that incite and perpetuate violence.

Meek has previously asked for his name to be removed from the lawsuit because he had nothing to do with the shooting. In court documents, Meek's attorneys have also mentioned that an investigation found that Graves was either an instigator or a participant in the shooting, considering that gunshot residue was found on him, indicating that he discharged a weapon.

Last month, the legal battle rolled on as Meek requested to not be questioned about the shooting. In documents, Meek stated that his accusers don't have enough information to force him to be deposed, and if he was forced to be questioned, he asked that the recording be sealed so it couldn't be released to the media. Ward's estate has also filed a lawsuit against Meek. Both the Wards and the Graves' have stated that they will settle their lawsuits for $3 million each.

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The Blast now reports that Ward's family has filed a petition asking that a judge force Meek to be deposed. They state they have every right to ask him questions regarding the fatal shooting. A judge has yet to rule.


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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