Benjamin Lloyd Crump, born October 10, 1969, better known as Ben Crump, is a famous American attorney and internet personality who specializes in civil rights and catastrophic personal injury cases such as wrongful death lawsuits. His practice has centered on cases involving people with ovarian cancer, including those of Trayvon Martin, Michael Brown, George Floyd, Keenan Anderson, Randy Cox, and Tyre Nichols, as well as those involving Flint water crisis victims, the estate of Henrietta Lacks, and plaintiffs in the 2019 Johnson & Johnson baby powder lawsuit.

Ben Crump Bio:

Full Name:	Benjamin Lloyd Crump
Date of Birth:	October 10, 1969
Place of Birth:	Lumberton, North Carolina
State of Origin:	North Carolina
Nationality:	United States
Occupation:	Attorney
Net Worth:	$35 Million
Girlfriend:	Genae Angelique Crump

Early Life and Education

Benjamin Lloyd Crump was born near Fort Liberty in Lumberton, North Carolina. He is the eldest among his nine siblings and step-siblings. Crump grew up in an extended family setting and was primarily raised by his grandmother. His mother, Helen, worked as a hotel maid and in a local Converse shoe factory.

During his high school years, Crump attended South Plantation High School in Plantation, Florida, where he lived with his mother’s second husband, who was a math teacher and played a fatherly role in his life.

Crump pursued his higher education at Florida State University. In 1992, he obtained his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, followed by his Juris Doctor degree in 1995. Crump is also a lifelong member of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity, which holds significant importance to him.

Career

In 2002, Crump served as the legal representative for the family of Genie McMeans, Jr., an African American driver who was fatally shot by a White state trooper.

He also represented the family of Martin Lee Anderson in 2007, a teenager who died after being beaten by guards at a Florida youth detention center.

One of Crump’s notable cases began in 2012 when he took on the representation of Trayvon Martin’s family. Trayvon Martin, an unarmed African American teenager, was tragically killed by George Zimmerman on February 26, 2012.

Crump also acted as legal counsel for Ronald Weekley Jr., an African American skateboarder who was beaten by police in Venice, California, in the same year.

In addition, Crump represented the family of Alesia Thomas, a 35-year-old African American woman who died while in police custody in August 2012.

During her arrest, Thomas was subjected to excessive force and mistreatment by LAPD Officer Mary O’Callaghan, leading to her tragic death. Crump advocated for the release of the dashboard video footage of the incident, demanding transparency and justice.

Crump’s involvement in high-profile cases continued in 2014 when he was hired by the family of Michael Brown, whose death drew comparisons to the Trayvon Martin case.

He was also initially hired to represent the family of Tamir Rice, an African American youth who was fatally shot by police in Cleveland, Ohio, while holding a toy gun. However, Samaria Rice, Tamir Rice’s mother, later expressed criticism towards Crump and decided to terminate his services.

These cases reflect Crump’s dedication to seeking justice for victims of racial injustice and police brutality, as he continues to advocate for accountability and transparency in the legal system.