Minneapolis has agreed to pay $600,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by Patty Day, who accused former Officer Derek Chauvin of using excessive force during a 2020 arrest. This incident, which mirrors the tragic death of George Floyd, highlights ongoing concerns about police misconduct and accountability.
Patty Day, who was intoxicated and stuck in the snow, claims Chauvin and his partner, Officer Ellen Jensen, used excessive force by forcibly removing her from her vehicle and pinning her to the ground. Chauvin allegedly kneeled on her back while she was handcuffed, echoing his actions in the fatal George Floyd encounter.
The $600,000 settlement comes amid widespread calls for justice and police reform. The Minneapolis City Council approved the settlement, with $175,000 going directly to Day and $425,000 going to her legal team. This is just one example of the more than $36 million Minneapolis has paid in settlements related to police misconduct involving Chauvin, including the $27 million paid to George Floyd’s family.
This case underscores the urgent need for meaningful reform in policing practices and better accountability measures for law enforcement officers. Stay tuned as we continue to cover developments in police misconduct cases and the fight for justice and reform in the U.S.
Hashtags: #Minneapolis #DerekChauvin #PoliceMisconduct #GeorgeFloyd #ExcessiveForce #JusticeReform #PoliceAccountability #BreakingNews #LawsuitSettlement #MinneapolisNews #CivilRights #PoliceReform #LegalNews #ChauvinSettlement #ExcessiveForceLawsuit #PoliceJustice
source
