UPDATE: Breonna Taylor’s Family To Receive $12 Million Settlement From City Of Louisville
Earlier this Tuesday it was shared that a settlement had been reached in a civil lawsuit between the family of Breonna Taylor and the city of Louisville. At the time, full details weren’t shared but sources told WAVE 3 News that the settlement included a significant amount of money reaching into the millions of dollars and is “expected to be one of the largest settlements following an officer-involved shooting in Louisville police history.”
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CNN also reported that the mayor of Louisville is expected to announce the settlement later Tuesday in a joint press conference with the Taylor family attorneys.
Now, according to the latest updates by The Hill, it has just been revealed that the family will receive a $12 million settlement for the horrific death of the 26-year-old EMT, who was shot and killed in her own home by plainclothes Louisville police officers back in March. It was noted by the Courier-Journal that the deal is the largest settlement that the city has paid in a police misconduct case, shattering the previous top figure of $8.5 million.
The Hill reports that Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer (D) and Taylor family attorneys, including prominent civil rights attorney Ben Crump, are all expected to share more details on the deal at a press conference this afternoon.
We will continue to keep you updated when more details have been shared.
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