Cottonwood Heights is paying out $4 million to settle a lawsuit over a 2018 police shooting of a teenager. It’s a massive hit to the city budget that’s reigniting local debates about police conduct and transparency.
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This $4 million payout is a huge chunk of change that will likely strain city resources or lead to higher insurance premiums.
The family of the deceased teenager receives the settlement funds as compensation for their loss.
Local taxpayers are the ones footing the bill for this settlement, which could mean less money for other city services.
Family of Zane James speaks out after settlement reached with Cottonwood Heights KSL NewsRadio
Mom of Zane James reacts to $4M Cottonwood Heights settlement in 2018 police killing of her son The Salt Lake Tribune
Family of teenager killed in 2018 police shooting speaks on $4M Cottonwood Heights settlement FOX 13 News Utah
Family of robbery suspect killed in 2018 Cottonwood Heights police shooting accepts city’s $4.1 million settlement offer Gephardt Daily
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