Louisiana officials have reached a tentative $4.8 million settlement with the family of Ronald Greene, a Black motorist who died in May 2019 following a violent confrontation with white police officers, according to multiple reports.
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Louisiana officials have reached a tentative $4.8 million settlement with the family of Ronald Greene, a Black motorist who died in 2019 after a violent confrontation with white officers. The settlement follows the release of body-camera footage showing excessive force and comes amid broader scrutiny of police practices.
- Louisiana agrees to $4.8M settlement over Ronald Greene's death
- Body-camera footage revealed officers beating Greene while handcuffed
- Settlement subject to approval by the Louisiana Legislature
- Federal charges were not pursued, but five officers faced state indictments
The agreement comes after body-camera footage released in 2021 showed officers beating Greene while he was handcuffed and stunned him with tasers. The settlement is subject to approval by the Louisiana Legislature, as reported by two people familiar with the matter, according to NPR.
The size of the settlement was first reported on Tuesday evening by the Associated Press, citing two sources with knowledge of the agreement. The Louisiana State Police declined to comment on the terms, stating that the process has not yet been finalized, per Reuters. An attorney for Greene's family did not respond to requests for comment.
The settlement follows a federal wrongful death lawsuit filed by Greene's family and comes amid broader scrutiny of police practices. In January 2025, the Justice Department released a report acknowledging serious failures at the Louisiana State Police (LSP), including excessive force, improper supervision, ineffective training, and breakdowns in accountability.
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