The San Jose City Council unanimously approved a $620,000 settlement for a civil rights lawsuit stemming from the police actions during George Floyd protests in May 2020. Of this, Derrick Sanderlin, shot by police while mediating tensions, will receive $500,000, drawing attention to the police's use of force on demonstrators. Other plaintiffs, including legal observer Vera Clanton, also received compensation for their mistreatment by officers during the protests. This settlement marks a significant acknowledgment of the plaintiffs' claims against police misconduct during a pivotal moment in social justice movements.
The San Jose City Council approved a $620,000 settlement to resolve a civil-rights lawsuit by seven plaintiffs who claimed police targeted them during protests.
Derrick Sanderlin, injured by police while mediating protests, will receive $500,000, highlighting the ongoing scrutiny of police actions during civil unrest.
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