Police
Woman Punched By California Highway Patrol Receives $1.5 Million
A woman who was punched by a California Highway Patrol officer will receive $1.5 million dollars under a newly reached settlement.
A woman who was punched by a California Highway Patrol officer will receive $1.5 million dollars under a newly reached settlement, and the officer has agreed to resign.
CHP Commissioner Joe Farrow confirmed the settlement in an emailed statement Wednesday night and an attorney for Marlene Pinnock confirmed the terms to The Associated Press.
woman punched by CHP
According to msn, Pinnock’s attorney Caree Harper says they wanted to make sure that 51-year-old Pinnock could have financial stability for the rest of her life and wanted to make sure that Officer Daniel Andrew would not be an officer any longer.
The July 1 incident was captured on video. California Highway patrol officer Andrew punched Pinnock by the side of a freeway.
The video quickly spread widely on the internet and television.
Real stories. Real impact. Straight to your inbox. Join thousands others. Click here to subscribe to our newsletter today!
Viral BBQ Star ‘Unc’ wins rights to “Tenderism” after trademark dispute
Bill Duke receives Hollywood Walk of Fame star on his 83rd birthday
Two Cleveland girls found dead in suitcases; Mother charged with aggravated murder
RECLAIMING OUR TIME: BLK Dating App takes over Miami spring break with “BLKHouse,” creating a cultural sanctuary for Black travelers
Haitian asylum seeker dies after tooth infection at Arizona ICE facility, family says
Georgia mother delivering for DoorDash fatally shot outside elementary school
Texas student who assaulted school administrator sentenced to 13 years in juvenile facility
Detroit woman shot six times by police files $25M lawsuit against officer, city
In Memoriam: Thomas Williams Sr. dies at 94
Family honors Adriana Smith one year after death with Atlanta billboard campaign calling for Georgia law reform
OWN greenlights first-ever ‘Belle Collective’ spinoff Belle Collective: Birmingham
Hazel Scott’s legacy returns to Harlem in free outdoor film screening
Olympic Gymnast Frederick Richard sets world record, raises $50K for Ugandan youth
Renee Ferguson, trailblazing investigative journalist, dies at 75
“AfroPoP Digital Shorts” returns to the land with “Sweet Samara,” climate and abolitionist film
-
In Memoriam1 week agoWu‑Tang Clan founding member Oliver “Power” Grant dies at 52
-
Health & Wellness1 week agoRobert Cosby Jr., son of Real Housewives of Salt Lake City cast member Mary Cosby, dies at 23
-
Police1 week agoMan fatally shot by Baltimore police while running away; family demands answers
-
Crime & Justice1 week agoNew Jersey man pleads guilty in fatal shooting of Nymere Tinsley
-
Social Justice3 days agoHaitian asylum seeker dies after tooth infection at Arizona ICE facility, family says
-
Entertainment5 days agoZee Nxumalo releases new single “Awe Mah” featuring Dlala Thukzin
-
Good News4 days agoCleveland teen saves mom after heart stops beating
-
Health & Wellness1 week agoTeen faces life‑changing brain surgery in fight against severe epilepsy
Pingback: Family of Woman Beaten By California Trooper Demands Justice