The tragic death of Robert Langley occurred on February 6, 2022, during an encounter with Sergeant Cassandra Dollard of the Hemingway Police Department. Following a high-speed chase, Langley’s car crashed into a ditch in Georgetown County. In the aftermath, Dollard shot and killed Langley, leading to significant legal and public scrutiny.
Key Details:
- Incident: Robert Langley was shot and killed by Cassandra Dollard after a high-speed chase ended with his car crashing into a ditch.
- Legal Action: Dollard faces a charge of voluntary manslaughter for her role in the shooting. Langley’s family is represented by noted Civil Rights attorneys Bakari Sellers of the Strom Law Firm, Sen. Gerald Malloy and Horry County Attorney Brana Williams.
- Settlement: The Langley family pursued a wrongful death claim against Dollard, Williamsburg County, and the Town of Hemingway. This led to a $1 million settlement, as confirmed by court records. The civil case wasn’t allowed to move forward until the criminal case was resolved due to discovery restrictions, court records show. The $1 million settlement represented the liability insurance policy limit for Dollard and Hemingway, according to the agreement.
Strom Law Firm attorney Bakari Sellers has stood by the family since day one. In 2022 Bakari said, “We know that he was unarmed. We know that he posed no threat. We know that he was not attempting to harm the officer in any way. We know that she was beyond her jurisdiction,” Sellers said. “And from what we’ve seen today on that video, we can tell you that we believe, and his family believes that a crime was committed.”
This case raises questions about police procedures, the use of force, and accountability. The settlement and ongoing legal proceedings against Dollard reflect the legal and ethical complexities surrounding the incident.
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