Summary
Westland just shelled out a massive $2.5 million of our tax dollars to settle a use-of-force lawsuit, even though the officer involved avoided criminal charges. This huge payout has everyone talking about why accountability seems so hard to come by in the police department.
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Impact analysis
Local taxpayers are on the hook for a hefty $2.5 million payout that could have funded other city improvements.
The plaintiffs and their legal team receive a substantial financial payout.
Local taxpayers foot the bill for police misconduct while accountability questions go unanswered.
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