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Fort Worth Council Approves $11.25 Million Settlement In Police Fatal Shooting Of Atatiana Jefferson

Nearly seven years after Atatiana Jefferson was gunned down in her own bedroom, Fort Worth is finally putting real money behind the words “we’re sorry.” The city council voted unanimously this week to approve an $11.25 million settlement with Jefferson’s estate, closing out one of the most devastating police shooting cases in recent Texas history. RELATED: Aaron Dean Found Guilty Of Manslaughter In 2019 Killing Of Atatiana Jefferson The settlement still needs a probate court’s sign-off before it’s official, but the council’s yes vote which is the biggest step yet to move this forward. As previously reported, back in October 2019, Atatiana was at home with her 8-year-old nephew, just doing what aunties do, playing video games, watching over the kids while her mom was in the hospital.

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