Case Result
$6.5M
Wrongful Death
2020
Albuquerque, NM
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Case Details
The City of Las Cruces agreed to pay $6.5 million to settle a wrongful death lawsuit brought by the family of a man who died after a police officer used a chokehold during a traffic stop.
Additional Notes
The officer was originally charged with manslaughter, which was later upgraded to second-degree homicide. The settlement was reported on August 19, 2020.
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Albuquerque, NM
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