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Civil rights attorney Ben Crump joins push for justice in Daniel Erving case
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· July 14, 2026
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Key points The Erving family has added civil rights attorney Ben Crump to their legal team. A new development has emerged in the investigation into the death of Daniel Erving at Lake Ray Hubbard.
A new development has emerged in the investigation into the death of Daniel Erving at Lake Ray Hubbard. The Erving family has added civil rights attorney Ben Crump to their legal team. This move follows the arrest of Lucas Roper, who was charged with tampering with evidence. Roper was one of the last people to see Erving before his death.
Roper and another teenager claimed Erving accidentally drowned. They admitted to disposing of his clothes and phone. Roper has since been released on bond. The circumstances surrounding the case are being closely examined.
Further details on the case and the investigation are available from news outlets.
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Category: safety Published: July 14, 2026 Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local Reading time: 1 min
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