Daunte Wright's $1.04M GoFundMe led to lawsuit over son's support
In a significant legal move, Chyna Whitaker has filed a lawsuit concerning a GoFundMe campaign that generated more than $1 million intended for the family of Daunte Wright after his tragic shooting. She asserts her right to claim around $519,495, which she alleges was promised to her for their child.
A GoFundMe campaign launched in 2021 after the fatal shooting of Daunte Wright by a Minnesota police officer collected over $1 million from nearly 29,000 donors. However, the mother of Wright's only child filed a lawsuit in October 2022, alleging that her son was promised a share of the funds but received none. The lawsuit claimed that half of the raised amount had been promised to the child.
The GoFundMe page described the money as intended for funeral expenses, mental health support, family assistance, and seeking justice, while also mentioning Wright's infant son. The lawsuit named Wright's parents and attorney Ben Crump, alleging that representations were made that the son would receive a significant portion of the proceeds.
The case is distinct from a $3.25 million settlement the city of Brooklyn Center reached with Wright's family in 2022.
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