Louisiana Authorities Settle Ronald Greene Fatal Arrest Case for $4.85M
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- Louisiana state police and a local sheriff's office have agreed to pay $4.85 million to the daughter of Ronald Greene, a Black motorist who died during an arrest...
- The settlement addresses the circumstances of the 2019 incident, during which Greene was punched, dragged, and fatally shocked with a stun gun.
- According to reporting from The Guardian, the agreement was reached during a mediation process that concluded on the evening of May 12, 2026.
Louisiana state police and a local sheriff’s office have agreed to pay $4.85 million to the daughter of Ronald Greene, a Black motorist who died during an arrest in 2019.
The settlement addresses the circumstances of the 2019 incident, during which Greene was punched, dragged, and fatally shocked with a stun gun.
According to reporting from The Guardian, the agreement was reached during a mediation process that concluded on the evening of May 12, 2026. This information was provided by a source with direct knowledge of the talks.