Seattle Black Lives Matter Protesters Who Set Fire to Police Cars To Receive $10 Million Settlement From City

‘This decision was the best financial decision for the City considering risk, cost, and insurance,’ city attorney AnnDavison says.

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Demonstrators use shields while blocking an intersection near the Seattle Police East Precinct during protests at Seattle on July 26, 2020. David Ryder/Getty Images

RUSSELL PAYNE

Published: Jan 25, 2024, 05:05 PM ET
Updated:Jan 25, 2024, 05:19 PM ET

The city of Seattle is settling with a group of more than 50 protesters who participated in civil rights marches after the murder of George Flyod to the tune of $10 million. The protesters alleged that police used excessive force to tamp down protests that saw police cars set alight and an attempt to burn down a police station.

Seattle Black Lives Matter Protesters Who Set Fire to Police Cars To Receive $10 Million Settlement From City

Seattle Black Lives Matter Protesters Who Set Fire to Police Cars To Receive $10 Million Settlement From City

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