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Wrongful Death Settlement

Summary

Fullerton is paying out a massive $4.9 million to settle the Kelly Thomas wrongful death lawsuit. This settlement is a direct consequence of the highly publicized and controversial incident.

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Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Your tax dollars are going towards a $4.9 million settlement, which is a pretty hefty chunk of change.

✅Who benefits

The family of Kelly Thomas is receiving a substantial settlement, bringing some closure to a tragic event.

⚠️Who could be affected

Taxpayers are footing the bill for this massive settlement, which could have been used for other city services.

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