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Family of woman in drug death protest Nicholson, Redskins

ASHBURN — Around 15 family members mourning the death of Julia Crabbe, a woman who had an apparent drug overdose while spending time at Redskins safety Montae Nicholson’s home Nov. 14, held a quiet protest outside Redskins Park on Wednesday.

Trent Ellis, who identified himself as Crabbe’s third cousin, said the family feels the Redskins should not play Nicholson while he cooperates with an investigation into the 21-year-old woman’s death.

“The Washington Redskins have basically decided to back up their player, Montae Nicholson.