The family of a man who died in police custody will receive $1.25 million in a settlement with New York City.
The Daily News reports Saturday that court papers show city officials reached the deal with Ron Singleton’s mother, who sued after her son’s July 2014 death.
The lawsuit claims Singleton was high on PCP and acting erratically when officers placed him in a so-called protective body wrap. It says officers kept the father of three face down in the wrap despite requests from emergency technicians who wanted to turn him over to examine him.
A medical examiner ruled his death a homicide caused partly by the restraint “during excited delirium.” He also had heart disease and was obese.
City lawyers say the settlement was in everyone’s best interest.
(AP)
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NYC To Pay $1.25M Please allow me to rephrase this:- New Yorker’s who pay City taxes, shall pay the family of this fellow, thereby having less money for our hospitals & but more pot holes on the road.
Typically the politically connected attorney representing the deceased’s family will get a third. Also the judgement may cause the family to lose some of the public assistance they might otherwise qualify for.
Also note, less money to train police not to negligently kill people.