COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Columbus City Council has approved nearly $1 million to settle a lawsuit stemming from Columbus police action during the summer 2020 protests.
The lawsuit alleged Columbus police officers violated protesters’ rights during the summer 2020 protests after the murder of George Floyd.
City council approved $800,000 to settle the case between the city and the plaintiffs who alleged that their constitutional rights were violated. They alleged excessive force, pointing to the use of flash bang grenades, tear gas, wooden bullets and pepper spray.
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As the case comes to a close, the director of public safety said there have been significant policy changes at CPD since 2020…