Philadelphia to Pay $925 Million to Victims of Police Brutality During George Floyd Protests
Fallout from the 2020 Unrest
Settlement Reached in Landmark Case
The City of Philadelphia has agreed to pay $925 million to more than 300 people who said they were injured in the police response to racial justice protests in 2020. The protests, which erupted after the Minneapolis police murder of George Floyd, left a lasting mark on the city.
The settlement is one of the largest of its kind in the country and comes after years of negotiations. It resolves a class-action lawsuit filed by protesters who were injured by police during the demonstrations.
The protests in Philadelphia were largely peaceful, but there were some instances of violence and property damage. Protesters were met with a heavy-handed police response, which included the use of tear gas, rubber bullets, and batons.
Many protesters were trapped on the side of a highway in downtown Philadelphia, surrounded by tear gas. They were forced to endure hours of screaming and shouting, and some were injured in the chaos.
The settlement is a significant victory for the protesters and their supporters. It sends a message that police brutality will not be tolerated and that those who are injured by police have the right to seek justice.
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