Portsmouth to pay $1 million to family of unarmed man killed by police officer, sources say

[TexasTowelie]

PORTSMOUTH , VA -- The city has reached an agreement in principle to pay $1 million to the family of an unarmed 18-year-old black man who was shot and killed last year by a police officer, according to sources familiar with the settlement.

The paperwork has not been finalized, though, and changes are still possible, the sources said.

An attorney representing the family of William Chapman II declined to comment on any settlement negotiations he has had with the city. Several council members and a private attorney hired by the city to defend the case either declined to comment or did not return messages seeking comment.

Mayor Kenny Wright would only say he wanted the matter “resolved as quickly as possible.”

Read more: http://pilotonline.com/news/government/local/portsmouth-to-pay-million-to-family-of-unarmed-man-killed/article_12d77099-9cfa-56b1-a62e-0dac126fa823.html

Cross-posted in the Virginia Group.

[sheshe2]

1. Tax payers are footing the bill.

Out of control police kill black men. They die and we pay. Wow they get us twice don't they. White men kill black men and we all have to pay for their vicious crimes.

It is past time that the LEO needs to be held responsible. Police your police now!

[bravenak]

2. When are cops going to start paying for some of these murders. Money cant bring anybody back,

we need justice. I want the killers in jail, as well as the payments, this is outrageous.

[Coolest Ranger]

4. Hey girl good to see you posting

again. Missed you

[bravenak]

5. Hey, girl, good to see you too

[uponit7771]

6. +1

[Coolest Ranger]

3. The family has said

they not signed it yet. This was huge news as I live only an hour away down here. The cop's lawyers is actually appealing the verdict. One of the white jurors went on the news a month ago and said that she regrets her vote to convict. My family and i were like obvious racist right there. She kept making excuses for the officer.