Summary
Buffalo is about to pay out a massive $4.5 million to settle a wrongful death lawsuit from a 2017 police shooting. That's a huge chunk of taxpayer cash going straight toward a police misconduct settlement instead of local services.
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Impact analysis
Local taxpayers are on the hook for this multi-million dollar payout, which drains funds that could have gone toward community needs.
The plaintiffs' legal team and the victim's estate receive the financial compensation from the settlement.
Everyday Buffalo taxpayers take the financial hit, and community trust in local law enforcement takes another beating.
Mentions & discussions (2)
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City to pay $4.5 million in police shooting lawsuit
The City of Buffalo is poised to pay $4.5 million to the family of Jose Hernandez-Rossy, who was shot and killed by a Buffalo police officer in 2017. The proposed settlement resolves a federal lawsuit brought by Hernandez-Rossy’s mother, Margarita Ro...
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