University of Cincinnati Agrees to Pay Samuel DuBose's Family $4.8M

[Eugene]

Source: NBC News

The University of Cincinnati has agreed to pay $4.8 million to the family, including 12 children, of a man shot to death by a campus police officer last summer, both sides announced Monday.

The settlement was reached while the murder case against the officer, Ray Tensing, remains unresolved. Tensing, who was fired after the July 19 shooting of 43-year-old Samuel DuBose, has pleaded not guilty and is awaiting a trial date.

In addition to the cash payment, the University of Cincinnati will pay for tuition and fees for all 12 of DuBose's children, who range in age from 4 to 23. Under current costs, that part of the settlement comes out at over $530,000, but the price is sure to increase as the youngest children reach college age.

The settlement also included a public apology from University President Santa Ono, who said in a statement that he hoped the agreement would help the family, school and city heal.

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Read more: http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/university-cincinnati-agrees-pay-samuel-dubose-s-family-4-8m-n498936

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JAN 18 2016, 10:35 AM ET
by JON SCHUPPE and TOM WINTER

[Proserpina]

1. I'd have doubts about going there, frankly

unless the university has completely reviewed and revamped its security and personnel.

[maxsolomon]

3. Oh, please.

His children would be fine. That neighborhood is full of students, black people, and black students. Or are you saying they'd be targeted by disgruntled campus cops seeking revenge? That's absurd.

They may not want to go to UC because of what happened to their dad, but their personal safety is a dubious concern.

Dial it down on the indictment of the entire University. They acted in good faith here.

[exboyfil]

2. Here is a another one with similar circumstances

Samantha Ramsey

http://www.inquisitr.com/2016080/samantha-ramsey-lawsuit/

[maxsolomon]

4. Not at UC

Northern KY, which is Greater Cincy. Cops are trigger happy, but the University has no involvement.

[valerief]

5. Hence the use of "similar." nt

[maxsolomon]

6. It's also dissimilar

since the topic is the University's settlement with the family of the deceased.

[valerief]

7. Similar because of shooty cops in Metro Cincy. nt