Philadelphia Settles for $9.25 Million in George Floyd Protest Lawsuits.
The City of Philadelphia has agreed to pay $9.25 million to settle a lawsuit filed by 343 plaintiffs who alleged that police used excessive force during the George Floyd protests in 2020. The settlement also includes the city disengaging from the 1033 program, which arms state and local law enforcement with military weapons and equipment. The city will also provide a grant for free mental health counseling and community-led programming. The settlement did not include an admission of liability or wrongdoing by the defendants.