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Cottonwood Heights is shelling out $4 million to settle a wrongful death lawsuit after a fatal police encounter. It’s a huge payout that’s reigniting the debate over how our local officers are held accountable.
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This $4 million hit to the city budget will likely mean less cash for other local projects or a potential bump in insurance premiums.
The family of the deceased receives the settlement funds as compensation for their loss.
Local taxpayers are on the hook for the massive payout, and the city’s reputation takes a hit.
Family gets $4M after son shot, killed by Cottonwood Heights Police ABC4 Utah
$4 million settlement reached in officer-involved shooting of Zane James KSL TV 5
$4M settlement reached in lawsuit with family of Cottonwood Heights teen killed by police KUTV
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