The remaining plaintiffs in a federal lawsuit against San Jose police, accusing them of injuring participants during the George Floyd protests, have reached a settlement. This lawsuit spotlighted the police department's crowd-control measures and their inadequacies, prompting calls for reform. The tentative agreement comes just before the trial was set to begin. Details on the settlement terms are not yet public. Among the plaintiffs is Breanna Contreras, who sustained injuries from police projectiles while peacefully protesting. The case continues to raise issues regarding police accountability and reform in response to crowd control incidents.
Breanna Contreras, one of the plaintiffs, described the traumatic experience when a police projectile caused significant facial injuries while she was peacefully protesting.
This lawsuit showcases the continuing concerns over police conduct during demonstrations and underscores the need for comprehensive reform in crowd-control tactics.
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