The city of Minneapolis has agreed to pay $600,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by Patty Day, a woman who alleged that ex-Officer Derek Chauvin, who later killed George Floyd, used excessive force against her in January 2020. Day claimed that Chauvin and another officer dragged her from her minivan, threw her to the ground, and pinned her with his knee, causing injuries. Chauvin remained in this position even after she was handcuffed. Day, who was drunk and stuck in the snow for hours, was later found to have been wrongfully arrested, and the charges against her were dropped.
The Minneapolis City Council approved the settlement, with $175,000 going to Day and $425,000 to her attorneys. This settlement adds to the over $36 million paid by the city to settle police misconduct cases involving Chauvin, including $27 million to the Floyd family. Day’s attorney emphasized the need for accountability and reform in policing, and expressed gratitude for the settlement.
Chauvin, who is currently incarcerated for the murder of George Floyd, sparked a national reckoning with racial injustice. Day’s case is seen as another example of the need for justice and reform in law enforcement. The settlement highlights the ongoing efforts to address police misconduct and hold officers accountable for their actions.
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