Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick will pay for independent autopsy of deceased student Trey Reed

Civil rights attorney Ben Crump has recently announced that former NFL quarterback and civil rights activist Colin Kaepernick's "Know Your Rights Camp Autopsy Initiative” will be covering the cost for a second independent autopsy for a student of Delta State University.

The student, Demartravion “Trey” Reed, was found hanging from a tree on September 15 inside the Delta State University campus, and after some controversial accounts of the incident, the incident has gained more attention.

Colin Kaepernick to pay for a second autopsy

After the September 15 incident, where a student of the Delta State University was found hanging from a tree in the campus, the Mississippi State Medical Examiner's Office conducted an initial autopsy.

They determined the cause of death of the deceased student, Trey Reed, was from hanging and concluded it to be suicide.

But Reed's family raised concerns about the incident, owing to conflicting accounts from different sources, and overall incomplete information surrounding the incident, leading to more digging around the incident. And now, Colin Kaepernick will be covering the cost for a second autopsy for the deceased student to find out if there was any foul play involved.

Civil rights attorney thanked Colin Kaepernick for his involvement

Demartravion “Trey” Reed was a black young man, who died too young. And now, his death has gained the attention of civil rights activist Colin Kaepernick. After it was announced that Kaepernick would be covering the cost of a second autopsy, attorney Ben Crump released a statement on the matter.“Trey’s death evoked the collective memory of a community that has suffered a historic wound over many, many years and many, many deaths.

Peace will come only by getting to the truth. We thank Colin Kaepernick for supporting this grieving family and the cause of justice and truth.”

Kaepernick gained massive media attention back in 2016 after his decision to kneel during the national anthem. His decision was a statement to protest against social injustice and police brutality. He hasn't played in the NFL since the 2016 season, after his stance gained a lot of media backlash. Also Read: Fastest Man Alive to Dad of 3 - How Usain Bolt's life has changed since retirement