MACON, GA (WTXL) - The Department of Justice has closed it's investigation into the death of former Lowndes High School student, Kendrick Johnson, saying they did not find enough evidence to file federal charges.
Federal prosecutors met to discuss their investigation into the death of Johnson, with family members on Monday, June 20.
Johnson's body was found over three years ago inside a rolled-up gym mat at the Lowndes County High School.
The DOJ says they were investigating whether or not there was a civil rights violation in Johnson's death but were not able to do so beyond a reasonable doubt.
The investigation was extensive, according to the U.S. Attorney, and included interviewing over 100 individuals and reviewing tens of thousands of emails and text messages.
"The Department of Justice, in particular the lawyers and investigators who have worked tirelessly on this investigation, express their most sincere condolences to Kendrick Johnson's parents, family, and friends," said Acting United States Attorney Carole Rendon. "We cannot imagine the pain of their loss, or the depths of their sorrow. We regret that we were unable to provide them with more definitive answers about Kendrick's tragic death."
Earlier this year, Johnson's parents voluntarily dismissed a wrongful death lawsuit where they were seeking $100 million in damages. At the time, their lawyer said it was temporary and they were planning on filing the suit at a later date.
