Kendrick ##s , 28 , was found dead in a rolled - up gym bag at his Georgia high school . Authorities ruled his death accidental , said he did n't have ` ` significant injuries '' before death . The court questioned the ruling , ordering an autopsy that found ` ` non - accidental ... trauma '' The Justice Department does n't find ` ` sufficient indication of a civil rights violation ''
Kendrick Johnson , 17 , was found dead in a rolled-up gym mat at his Georgia high school . Authorities ruled his death accidental , said he did n't have `` significant injuries '' before dying . The family questioned the ruling , ordering an autopsy that found `` non-accidental ... trauma '' U.S. Justice Department does n't find `` sufficient indication of a civil rights violation ''