MN - Jamar Clark, 24, shot by LE, Minneapolis, 15 Nov 2015

[Indy Anna]

Gunman who shot Minneapolis protestors gets 15 years in prison

I just read this and couldn't believe he was sentenced to only 15 years. That is a travesty of justice!

 

[K_Z]

The greedy (IMO) family of Jamar Clark is trying to "extort" (IMO) money from the city of Minneapolis. They apparently see an opportunity for a huge cash windfall after the $20 million Justine Damond family settlement. And the city is rejecting whatever amount they are asking for.

I don't think the family of JC should get even $1. His shooting death was justified, and his violent crimes were many and serious. Had he lived, he would have been facing 50+ years in prison for his multiple felony violent crimes the night of his death. Jamar Clark, IMO, is the only one responsible for his death.

The city of Minneapolis will work with a court-appointed mediator to try to resolve the lawsuit over the death of a black man who was shot by police in 2015, city leaders said Wednesday after a federal judge demanded answers about settlement negotiations.

U.S. District Judge Michael Davis summoned Mayor Jacob Frey and other city leaders to court on Wednesday after he received an email saying the City Council rejected an offer to settle the case over the death of Jamar Clark. The decision not to settle was made behind closed doors on Friday — the same day the city announced that it agreed to pay $20 million to settle a lawsuit over the 2017 death of Justine Ruszczyk Damond.

Minneapolis agrees to mediation in Jamar Clark lawsuit – Twin Cities

After judge's intervention, settlement talks resume in Jamar Clark lawsuit

Mediation To Continue In Civil Case Of Jamar Clark’s Shooting

As for the Clark case, there is more to come. A trial is set for July, but if a deal is reached before then, or the case thrown out, then a trial would be avoided.

Damond's settlement nearly empties out the city's self-insurance fund, which is at $27 million for this year. That leaves $7 million for other claims like workers comp, vehicle crashes, and lawsuits like Clark's with several others still pending.

Settlement talks resume between City of Minneapolis, Jamar Clark's parents in civil rights case

 

[K_Z]

Judge orders May 21 Jamar Clark settlement conference, could be all-nighter

A federal judge has ordered all parties involved in the Jamar Clark lawsuit settlement discussions back to court at 10 a.m. on May 21, and it sounds like it could be an all-nighter.

"All participants shall plan on spending the entire day and evening, if necessary, at this settlement conference," U.S. Magistrate Judge Tony Leung wrote in his order, scheduling the settlement conference. "Any flight or other travel reservations made for any time during the above day(s) of the settlement conference, including without limitation, any late afternoon or evening flight, shall be at the sole risk and expense of the person or party making such reservation."

Judge orders May 21 Jamar Clark settlement conference, could be all-nighter

 

[PrairieWind]

Holy Cow! I sure hope the good people of Minneapolis can elect an entire new city council.

 

[K_Z]

Settlement talks break down, as Minneapolis rejects $20M demands from Clark family. Astonishingly, the Clark family wants the same payout as the Justine Damond family. Wrongful death lawsuit now headed to trial. I personally agree this should go to trial.

Jamar Clark committed numerous and violent criminal acts on the night of his death (multiple assaults against the girlfriend, breaking her leg, trying to drag her out of the ambulance after 911 responded, against the EMS crew, and violent struggles with the police responders). I don't think the family deserves a single $1. The family of Clark are appallingly trying to equate his violent criminal acts, including JC grabbing an officer's gun, as equivalent to Justine Damond being shot by an officer after calling 911 to report a possible sexual assault.

This is *one* time I actually agree with the Minneapolis city council. This was not a wrongful death. There were no charges filed against the officers, after a lengthy investigation. This family does not deserve any civil damages from the city, IMO.

'There Ain't Been No Justice': Advocates For Jamar Clark Call For $20M Death Settlement

No settlement reached between Jamar Clark's family, city of Minneapolis

Jamar Clark mediation hits wall; wrongful-death lawsuit now on track for trial

Settlement talks break down in Jamar Clark civil case

 

[Snoods]

Minneapolis City Council approves $200,000 settlement in Jamar Clark case

“Attorney David Suro said members of the Clark family...wants the city to fire one of the officers involved in the shooting. They’d also like to see a community center named after Clark.

“The Minneapolis City Council on Friday signed off on a $200,000 settlement to the family of Jamar Clark, bringing to an end an emotional chapter in the city's history of police-community relations.”

“Then, one by one, council members and City Attorney Susan Segal quietly filed out a back door without addressing assembled reporters and photographers. Police Chief Medaria Arradondo, who was also in attendance, declined to comment as he left.”

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Under the terms of the Clark settlement, his father, James, and his attorneys will receive $200,000. After lawyers' fees and court expenses, 80% of the remaining money will be distributed among eight relatives: Emma Burns, Danielle Burns, Eddie Sutton, Tiffany Roberson, Kimberly Burns, Javon Sutton, Javille Sutton and Demario Reid.”

A lot of his relatives with their hands out. I can’t believe the city council members settled. Then slunk out a back door to avoid reporters. Did Jamar’s punching bag get any part of the settlement?

Mayor Jacob Frey said in a statement that he agreed with the council's decision.

The tragic events that unfolded the night of November 15, 2015, catalyzed important and lasting reform in Minneapolis," he said. "And while no amount of money can make Jamar's family whole, I know that this decision was shaped by a common belief that we can and must do better by our community

This is so insulting to the policemen who were fighting for their own lives while simultaneously trying to protect a citizen, a young lady, from being further brutalized by this violent career criminal and the paramedics he was attacking, who were also called there to help.

Let’s name a community center after him. Maybe erect a statue.

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Attorneys for Jamar Clark family members confirm agreement on $200,000 settlement