City of Minneapolis settles lawsuit with family of Justine Ruszczyk Damond

KSTP.com ^ | 5/3/19 | KSTP Staff

[ButThreeLeftsDo]

The City of Minneapolis has settled a wrongful death lawsuit filed by family members of Justine Ruszczyk Damond, Mayor Jacob Frey and other city officials announced Friday.

The family will receive $18 million under the terms of the agreement. They will also get $2 million, which they will then donate to the Fund for Safe Communities at the Minneapolis Foundation, Frey said.

Frey said the City Council had voted unanimously to approve the settlement, and he would be approving it shortly.

"This is not a victory for anyone, but rather a way for our city to move forward," Frey said. "And I do believe we will move forward united in the shared belief that such a tragedy should never occur in our city."

Frey said he could not comment on what occurred during mediation over the past couple of days, or at a settlement conference, which occurred Friday morning.

[EEGator]

Nope, they’ll probably hire double.
Liberals go full retard.

[Tennessee Nana]

“Fund for Safer Communities”

sounds nice doesn’t it ???

What’s the betting the money goes only or mostly to benefit the moslems/Somalis ??? with a big cut/donation to the likes of Omar ???

Those Australians are innocent about the ways of the folks in Minneapolis...

[Midwesterner53]

Even the city can no longer protect their convicted murderer hired because of his color and origin.

[treetopsandroofs]

Wouldn’t be surprised if Minn. quietly lets him go “home” to Somalia, for “humanitarian” reasons, or too many Trump supporters in his prison or something.

[grobdriver]

Justice would truly be served if he took his last breath on the floor of the shower room with a long, sharp metal object sticking out of his neck.

[BadLands59]

That was one expensive experiment with Somali diversity hiring.

[Engedi]

2 million donation to Safe Communities. Oh boy= probably geared towards Pro Somali, Pro Islam safety.

[NEMDF]

What do you want to bet that the “fund for safe communities” is some type of Muslim youth outreach to keep them attending mosque and vulnerable to recruitment by al-Shabaab or the like?

[gundog]

The Skinny Blue Line.

[Secret Agent Man]

Political Correctness is deadly for whites and expensive for taxpayers.

City officials face zero negative consequences for pushing for this foriegner to be an “officer”.

[shanover]

Minnesota is now a Somalian colony. Once the Skinnies settle in, there is no turning back.

[shelterguy]

This guy wasn’t Mayor when the crime occurred.
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We got a new police chief, too. The lesbian that was in charge when this went down was given the boot.

http://www.startribune.com/minneapolis-police-chief-janee-harteau-resigns/435864713/

[Cowgirl of Justice]

I read that the story the popo told...wasn’t actually what was happening....

[Liz]

Damand’s grief-stricken father doggedly pursued the case when it became clear the Somali cop was being shielded from prosecution by the PTB.”We believe this verdict was reached despite the active resistance of a number of Minneapolis police officers - including the head of their union - and (despite) either the active resistance or gross incompetence of the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension,” he said. “Particularly at the beginning of this investigation.”

Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman also said the BCA made mistakes at the beginning of the investigation, but that they worked to correct them. “People make mistakes,” Freeman said. “We work with the Minneapolis Police Department and the BCA all the time. There have been several officer-involved shootings since then. And they’ve both done an exemplary job. “We hope the problems we’ve had in the past are over, and they continue to do the good job they’ve done recently.”

In a text message, police union president Lt. Bob Kroll said the family has a right to react in whatever manner they choose. “They have a right to grieve and place blame where they see fit,” Kroll texted. The union also issued a statement, expressing sympathy to the family. “From the very onset this was an extremely unfortunate situation for all involved,” it read. “The tragic loss of life; an officer convicted of murder charges while on duty. Our condolences go out to the family and friends of Justine Ruszczyk Damond. Our thoughts are with former Officer Noor. “The Federation respects the legal process and the findings of the jury.”

Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo issued a statement after the verdict was announced.”I’ve just been made aware that the jurors presiding over the former MPD Officer Noor trial have reached a verdict and their decision is guilty on the charge of Murder in the Third Degree and guilty of Manslaughter in the Second Degree. I respect the verdict rendered. “I want to extend my sincere apologies to the family and friends of Justine Damond Ruszcyzk. This was indeed a sad and tragic incident that has affected family, friends, neighbors, the City of Minneapolis and people around the world, most significantly in her home country of Australia.

“I want to acknowledge the important role and work of the criminal justice agencies who were involved in this case including the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office and the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office.”As Chief, I will ensure that the MPD learns from this case and we will be in spaces to listen, learn and do all we can to help our communities in healing. Moving forward, I remain committed to all communities the MPD has taken an oath to serve by continuing to build trust by focusing on our procedural justice efforts. Through collaboration and partnerships with all of our stakeholders, I am hopeful that we will strengthen our community wellness and safety.”

Justine’s fiancé Don Damond criticized the Minneapolis Police Department for not embodying its message. “To protect with courage and to serve with compassion; where were these values that night,” he said. “She called them because she needed them to protect with courage and serve with compassion, but that night there was a tragic lapse of care and complete disregard for the sanctity of life.” He called on Arradondo and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey to make changes within the department. But Damond thanked the prosecution for its care, diligence and integrity. “I also want to thank everyone who has held us in their hearts and prayers, we have not walked this path alone,” he said. (hat tip KSTP news report——https://kstp.com/news/mohamed-noor-verdict-ruszczyk-family-reaction-minneapolis-police/5336172/)

Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo (R) with his predecessor Janie Peetmoss (or something).

No wonder Damand's family could not get justice---lookit these pitiful dumbed-down diversity morons.

[Bonemaker]

“This is not a victory for anyone, but rather a way for our city to move forward,”

It’s a victory for Minneapolis. If there was any justice the entire net worth of the filthy city should go to the family.

[Bonemaker]

Their chained together skeletons would make some nice walleye cribs in Mille Lacs.