Dallas Jury Orders $98.65 Million Payout in Landmark Case Over Fatal Shooting by Police Officer
Dallas, Texas – A Dallas jury has awarded a massive $98.65 million in a wrongful death lawsuit to the family of Botham Jean, a Black man fatally shot by a white Dallas police officer in his own apartment. This landmark decision arrives five years after the tragic incident that sparked widespread debate about police accountability and racial injustice in law enforcement. The damages include $60 million in mental anguish and emotional pain, supplemented by $38.65 million for loss of companionship and other losses, highlighting the enormous personal and societal impact of the case. Botham Jean, … Read more