Case Result

$9.6M

Wrongful Death, Police Misconduct

Trial Verdict

Chicago, IL

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Case Details

Robert Anthony Russ, a 22-year-old Northwestern football player, was fatally shot by Officer Watts during a traffic stop after a pursuit. The verdict of $12,000,000.00 was reduced by 20 percent for Russ’ comparative fault.