North Carolina city settles police shooting lawsuit for $2.25 million
Source: Reuters
The city of Charlotte has agreed to pay $2.25 million to the family of Jonathan Ferrell, an unarmed black man shot and killed by a white police officer two years ago, in a civil settlement announced Thursday.
“The city remains saddened by Mr. Ferrell’s death and sympathizes with his family,” City Attorney Robert Hagemann said during a news conference announcing the payout.
“While we realize that money is an inadequate means of compensating Mr. Ferrell’s family, we feel that this was a fair and equitable settlement.”
The city admits no fault or liability as part of the deal. The money, from a city reserve fund, will be paid out “within a matter of days,” Hagemann said.
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US | Thu May 14, 2015 5:44pm EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. | BY GREG LACOUR
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