City of Minneapolis to Pay Family of Australian Woman Killed by Somali Cop $20 Million

Wow!  That sure was a fast settlement!  Why was that?
Well, it seems the family was suing for $50 million and no matter what the mayor says, I think the city saw that it could be a lot worse for them and cut a quick deal.

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“Diversity pick” Police Officer Mohamed Noor found guilty in the shooting death of Justine Damond.  https://fraudscrookscriminals.com/2019/05/01/minnesota-mohamed-noor-found-guilty-in-death-of-australian-woman/

 
There is one strange part of the arrangement that allows anti-gun advocates to reap some of the ‘reward.’

Here is the story at WCTI-12,

Minneapolis to pay $20M to family of 911 caller slain by cop

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minneapolis will pay $20 million to the family of an unarmed woman shot by a police officer after she called 911 to report a possible crime, city leaders announced Friday — a move that comes just three days after the former officer was convicted of murder.
The settlement reached with the family of Justine Ruszczyk Damond, a dual citizen of the U.S. and Australia, is believed to be the largest stemming from police violence in the state of Minnesota. It’s believed that Mohamed Noor is the first Minnesota officer to be convicted of murder for an on-duty shooting.

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Leftist Mayor Jacob Frey (37)  a transplant from Virginia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacob_Frey

Asked about the amount and speed of the settlement, Mayor Jacob Frey cited Noor’s unprecedented conviction, as well as the officer’s failure to identify a threat before he used deadly force.
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Bob Bennett, an attorney for Damond’s family in Australia, called the settlement amount “transformational” and said it “serves as a marker for future transgressions.”  [I see the transgression as the eagerness by the politically correct PD to hire an ‘ethnic’ police officer who clearly was unfit for the job!—ed]
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Damond’s family had filed a lawsuit against the city and police leaders seeking more than $50 million, alleging her civil rights were violated.

So, what the heck is this! Some non-profit that opposes “gun violence” gets $2 million!  For what?  The only gun violence here was at the hands of an unqualified police officer!

The settlement, which will be paid by the city’s self-insurance fund, calls for Damond’s family to donate $2 million to a local foundation’s fund aimed at addressing gun violence. City leaders commended the family for addressing the broader issue of police violence, particularly affecting communities of color.

More here.

I actually feel sorry for Noor because he clearly was not capable of doing the job (mental instability?), but was given it with much fanfare due to the eagerness of white politically-correct elected officials who were busy virtue-signalling!

By the way, for new readers, see RRW for dozens and dozens of stories about how Minneapolis became ‘Little Mogadishu’ thanks to the US State Department Refugee Admissions Program.  I wrote for over 11 years at RRW about this topic!

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9 thoughts on “City of Minneapolis to Pay Family of Australian Woman Killed by Somali Cop $20 Million

  1. ‘There is one strange part of the arrangement that allows anti-gun advocates to reap some of the ‘reward.’
    …Not really.. It’s Minnesota..

    1. Actually it should be illegal. It’s quite disgusting and amoral for a city to require tit for tat. IT REEKS, and should be investigated.
      It’s like greasing the palm that feeds you, or else. That’s a 10% skim off the top. WOW!
      Buy my books and I might do business with you.

  2. So, is he going to prison for murder?
    Why should anti-gun advocates get the money?

  3. Yes, “it’s Minnesota”, but also it’s California, it’s Oregon, it’s New York, it’s Chicago etc. etc… The insane part of the States is steadily becoming larger and larger, with hardly any hope for some miraculous healing in sight. The good author says “I actually feel sorry for Noor because he clearly was not capable of doing the job (mental instability?)” – sure, yet I feel as sorry for the taxpayers who clearly are not capable to elect sane mayors, governors or presidents any more!

  4. Ann,
    Good for the family and I truly hope and pray that the city does not hire any more Muslims, unless they want to be sued again.
    Just waiting to hear what his sentencing will amount to.
    Dee Winter

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