"There's more to the settlement than money. The family accomplished meaningful policy changes with its litigation efforts," said Bobby DiCello, a family attorney.
"A grand jury declined to indict the officers last year, but Walker's family accused the officers... of using excessive force and participating in a culture of violence and racism within Akron's police department."
"The vehicle pursuit policy has been changed so that officers are not allowed to chase vehicles just for equipment violations," said the mayor's office.
"DiCello disputed the state's description of Walker shooting at police when he fired out his car window, saying the gun wasn't pointed at anyone."
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