In the wake of a historic $350 million verdict, which held the City of Seattle liable for the death of 16-year-old Antoino Mays Jr., his family is calling on the City to release 116 body camera videos that remain sealed from public view. The footage, recorded by Seattle police officers, was produced during litigation to “attorney’s eyes only”.
Antonio Mays Jr. was shot outside the East Precinct on June 29, 2020, after Seattle police had abandoned the station amid protests in the wake of George Floyd’s death. Jurors concluded the teen was alive and conscious after being shot, and likely bled to death while medical help was slow to respond.
While the matter of public release remains pending before the court, the family believesthe public has a right to see what happened to Antonio that night he was murdered. Closing arguments in the civil trial were made on Jan. 8, and the jury deliberated for 12 days.
“We believe the public deserves to see these videos. Transparency serves everyone—it honors Antonio Jr’s memory, and it helps the community understand what happened that night,” said Evan Oshan of OshanLaw, attorney for the Mays family.
In November 2025, Judge Sean P. O’Donnell ordered the City to review the videos and identify any portions that should remain sealed. The City has since filed a motion for reconsideration, and the matter remains pending before the court. The family hopes for a resolution that allows for meaningful public access to this evidence.
Antonio Mays Jr. at the time of his death was just 16 years old when he was killed. His family continues to seek justice, accountability, and transparency in his memory.
