In 2016, a black motorist named Philando Castile was killed by a cop named Jeronimo Yanez after he made it clear that he was armed and had a permit for the weapon. Castile's girlfriend was in the car with their four-year-old daughter as well. The incident became national news after his girlfriend livestreamed the traffic stop and shooting via Facebook Live. The former officer Yanez was acquitted of manslaughter along with other charges, but a wrongful death suit was filed by Valerie Castile, the mother of Philando Castile.
Now, reports have surfaced saying the family of Philando Castile reached almost three million dollars in a settlement for his death. According to NBC News, the amount awarded is to avoid having to deal with a wrongful death lawsuit and will be paid by the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance. The payout will take up to several weeks. Valerie Castile's lawyer issued a statement in reference to the settlement, saying the intention behind pushing for a settlement was to move quickly instead of letting the case drag in a federal court. He said if the process dragged out, it would "exacerbate and reopen terrible wounds." Valerie Castile also plans to use the funds to do work for the Philando Castile Relief Foundation, an organization set up to help out victims of gun violence as well as those grieving.
Source: nbcnews.com
