BREAKING: Minneapolis agrees to pay $20,000,000 settlement to the family of Justine Damond, the woman killed by a police officer after she called 911, lawmakers say
The city of Minneapolis agreed to a $20 million settlement with the family of a woman shot dead by a police officer who wasThe settlement came just three days after jurors convicted the former officer, Mohamed Noor, of third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in the July 15, 2017, slaying of Justine Ruszczyk Damond, a dual citizen of the United States and Australia.Damond, 40, called 911 believing she had heard a sexual assault or rape in an alley next to her house.
The family has pledged $2 million to a local charity focused on gun violence in Minneapolis. The city council voted unanimously to approve the settlement on Friday. "This is not a victory for anyone, but rather a way for our city to move forward," Mayor Jacob Frey said."And I do believe that we will move forward together, united in the shared believe that such a tragedy should never occur in our city."
Noor testified in his own defense, saying he believed his partner — in the squad car's driver's seat — was about to be shot by the woman approaching their vehicle., later adding:"My intent was to stop the threat and save my partner's life." Noor, 33, faces up to 15 years in prison when he's sentenced on June 7. He was taken into custody moments after the verdict was read.
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