That financial burden is important. It brings about reflection of the city's government and should result in legislative changes that changes the problem that caused the death in the first place.
These financial settlements are important to invoke social reform. These settlements add to the cities taxes, too. So, that millage in property taxes increase will bring about a political resolve by the people as well. Ms. Baker knew what she was doing in holding the City of Louisville, Kentucky responsible for an innocent person's death.
Louisville, Kentucky - A settlement has been reached in a wrongful death civil lawsuit (click here) between the family of Breonna Taylor and the city of Louisville.
The deal includes $12 million for the family and more "significant" police reforms, including new drug testing rules for LMPD officers, an incentive for officers to live in specific neighborhoods and a new level of scrutiny over search warrants.
The deal includes $12 million for the family and more "significant" police reforms, including new drug testing rules for LMPD officers, an incentive for officers to live in specific neighborhoods and a new level of scrutiny over search warrants.
Mayor Greg Fischer announced the changes at 2 p.m. with Taylor's family, attorneys Lonita Baker and Ben Crump, and others.
Baker says they would not negotiate a civil settlement unless it came with police reforms....
