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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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    1. Update 1Fort Worth approves $11.25M for Atatiana Jefferson's family, but the case is not fully closed

    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.

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      • 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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