Pitt University Faces Accountability in Antwon Rose Case | Pittsburgh News

The Rose family’s fight for justice continues as they take the University of Pittsburgh to court over the 2018 death of 17-year-old Antwon Rose, killed by a police officer with a history of misconduct. Despite evidence showing the officer, Michael Rosfeld, had been involved in eight use-of-force incidents in 2017, Pitt let him resign instead of firing him — a move the estate’s lawyer says makes the university liable. Pitt counters by adding the borough and Rosfeld to the suit and accusing the estate’s lawyer of a conflict of interest, citing a prior settlement that tied legal fees to future litigation. The lawyer insists his sole focus is honoring Antwon’s legacy and insists the case must go to trial. Next up: Judge Connelly’s October hearing at the City-County Building. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/07250800e7821ab8