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The Atatiana Jefferson family settlement
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Where it stands
Fort Worth City Council approved an $11.25 million settlement for Atatiana Jefferson’s family, but it does not include policy changes sought by the family’s attorney. Probate court approval is still required for the deal to take effect.
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The story so far
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Fort Worth approves $11.25M for Atatiana Jefferson's family, but the case is not fully closed
Fort Worth authorized $11.25 million for Atatiana Jefferson's family, with more for two children in trust. The vote settles civil claims. It leaves policy and final court approval still ahead.
Still open after this report
- No public division of shares, no confirmed list of all recipients, and no documented reform terms in sources reviewed
History
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Who's involved
People
- Atatiana Jefferson1 report
Lee MerrittAmerican civil rights lawyer and activist1 report
Mattie Parkermayor of Fort Worth, Texas, United States1 report
Places
- Fort WorthFort Worth, TX, USA1 report
- Tarrant CountyTarrant County, TX, USA1 report
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