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Civil rights attorney Ben Crump joins push for justice in Daniel Erving case
By Jala Washington at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local
· July 14, 2026
· 3 min read
The family of Daniel Erving has added nationally known civil rights attorney Ben Crump to its legal team as it continues seeking answers in the investigation into the teenager’s death at Lake Ray Hubbard.
The move comes after Lucas Roper was arrested last week and charged with tampering with e...
Key takeaway “Send it to a grand jury, build a case, argue zealously, just as if it was your child,” said Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump.
Why this matters in Frisco News
The addition of Ben Crump to the Erving family's legal team brings a new level of scrutiny to the investigation into Daniel Erving's death at Lake Ray Hubbard. As the case continues to unfold, Frisco residents will be watching to see how the Collin County and Denton County authorities respond to the increased pressure for accountability. The fact that Crump is also representing families in similar cases involving young Black men raises questions about potential patterns of investigation and prosecution in North Texas. Locally, the case has sparked concerns about transparency and fairness in the handling of sensitive investigations, and many will be looking to see if the involvement of a high-profile attorney like Crump will lead to a more thorough examination of the circumstances surrounding Erving's death. The community will be paying close attention to the actions of local law enforcement and prosecutors in the coming weeks.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 14, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? The family of Daniel Erving has added nationally known civil rights attorney Ben Crump to its legal team as it continues seeking answers in the investigation into the teenager’s death at Lake Ray Hubbard.
The move comes after Lucas Roper was arrested last week and charged with tampering with e...
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