The Minneapolis City Council on Friday approved a 27 27 million civil settlement with George Floyd’s family over the death of a black man in police custody last year. The City Council voted 13-0 to approve the settlement, pointing to 38 and using 500 500,000 to benefit the George Floyd Memorial site in Chicago.
Derek Chauvin, A former Minneapolis police officer who knelt on Floyd’s neck for more than nine minutes is prosecuting a count of murder and homicide counts. Three other former officers involved in the fatal arrest have been charged with aiding and abetting and will be jointly charged in August. A family lawsuit was filed against the city on July 15, alleging that Floyd violated his rights when four former officers detained him, CBS Minnesota reported.
“Mr. Floyd died because the weight of the entire Minneapolis Police Department was on his neck,” said Ben Krump, an attorney representing the family, when the lawsuit was filed.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said Floyd’s death sparked a “century-long calculation around racial justice” that struck Mizinopolis like a thunderbolt and reverberated around the world. Frey said the settlement reflects a commitment to advancing racial justice and thanked Flood’s family for partnering with the city in reform measures.
Speaking on Friday, Floyd’s family said they were grateful for the settlement, but said no amount could heal the pain of his loss.
Floyd’s brother, Philonis Floyd, said, “My brother is not here, though he is here in my heart.” “Because if I can get it back I’ll give it all back.”
Floyd said his brother started a movement and thanked supporters, especially those who took to the streets to protest amid the epidemic.
“You’ve put your life on the line – there’s nothing I can do to be able to pay you for it because you showed who you are,” said Filonis Floyd.
Kramp called the compromise “historic” and thanked city leaders, whom he called “progressive and deeply moral.” Kramp said the compromise sends a message that unjust killings of black people should not be described as “trivial, significant or worthy of consequence.”
“George Floyd’s family and our legal team are very grateful to Mayor Frey and the City Council for not only taking care of George Floyd, but for showing that you care for George Floyd – not just saying that black life matters, but the world or black life. It doesn’t matter, “Kramp said.
Crump noted that Saturday is a terrible anniversary – a year after the deadly police shooting. Brona Taylor In Louisville during a Boswid police raid. “Floyd and Taylor will be forever connected in history, as will the two people from whom we were taken, who were supposed to protect them,” Crimp said.
Crimp said Floyd’s family has been in contact with Taylor’s mother, Temica Palmer.
Krump also urged protesters to remain peaceful as the Chawvin trial continues with a jury selection.
In a statement, Floyd’s sister Bridget Floyd, who was not present, said: “I am delighted that this tragic part of our tragic journey for justice has been resolved for my brother George.”
“Our family suffered an irreparable loss on May 25 when George’s life was wisely taken over by a Minneapolis police officer,” said Brigitte Floyd. “While we will never get our beloved George back, we will continue to work tirelessly to make this world the best, and safest.”
The lawsuit also alleges that the police department allowed excessive force and a culture of racism to spread in the city. Speaking on Friday, lawyers representing Floyd’s family members said they are encouraged that the Minneapolis Police Department has passed. Significant improvement, But will push for more change.
Lawyer Antonio Romanusi said the family hopes further improvements will be implemented in the police department, including a panel to review all uses of force, a quality assurance unit to ensure improvements are adhered to, and an initial intervention system that relies on analyzes. Identify problem officers. He said the compromise should be a “wake-up call” for police departments across the country to quickly improve to prevent unnecessary deaths and serious injuries.
The case is set as a watershed event for civil rights in the U.S. and around the world, Romanucci said. “I can tell you … this seems like a turning point for police reform, but only because there were conscious choices that had to be made.”
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