This innocent black man Samuel DuBose was shot and killed behind the wheels on the 19th of July 2015 by trigger crazy University of Cincinnati officer after being stopped for missing front license plate.as reported by Al Jazeera America,Read below.
The family of a man who was shot and killed by a University of Cincinnati police officer after getting pulled him over for not having a front license plate has reached a $5.3 million settlement with the school.
The deal announced Monday gives the family of Samuel DuBose $4.85 million and promises free undergraduate tuition for his 12 children. The agreement also provides for a memorial commemorating DuBose and an apology from the university.
"I want to again express on behalf of the University of Cincinnati community our deepest sadness and regrets at the heartbreaking loss of the life of Samuel DuBose," University of Cincinnati President Santa Ono said in a statement. "This agreement is also part of the healing process not only for the family but also for our university and Cincinnati communities."
DuBose, 43, was shot and killed behind the wheel of his car on July 19 after Officer Ray Tensing stopped him near campus for missing a license plate, which is required by Ohio law.
Tensing was charged with murder and pleaded not guilty.
Tensing said that after he stopped the car, Dubose refused to provide a driver's license and get out.
A struggle ensued as DuBose tried to drive away, and Tensing said he fired because he feared being dragged under the car, said his attorney, Stewart Matthews.
Matthews said a hearing to set a trial date has been scheduled for Feb. 11.
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