The family of 26-year-old black Breonna Taylor, who was shot dead by police in March in her home in Louisville, Kentucky, can count on hefty damages from Louisville. The city settles the civil case for a record amount of 12 million dollars (more than 10 million euros). In addition, reforms of the police force have also been promised.
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Three plainclothes officers shot hospital worker Breonna Taylor dead in a drug raid on March 13. Her boyfriend had shot at the officers. He thought they were criminals, he later said. No drugs were found.
One involved police officer was fired in June and the other two were suspended and transferred. No charges have yet been formulated in the criminal case. This is expected to happen soon, possibly this week.
Louisville authorities pledge further reforms to prevent a recurrence, Mayor Greg Fischer said Tuesday. For example, the city will impose stricter conditions on unannounced police raids.
Taylor’s death became one of the symbols of the wave of protests against police brutality and racism led by the Black Lives Matter movement. Several celebrities and athletes used hashtags and her image to promote the case.
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