Louisville Settles Historic $12M Lawsuit With Breonna Taylor's Family

Louisville Settles Historic $12M Lawsuit With Breonna Taylor's Family

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The video covers a press conference announcing a $12 million wrongful death settlement for Brianna Taylor's family, coupled with significant police reforms in Louisville. These reforms include housing credits for officers, social worker dispatch plans, and stricter search warrant approvals. Brianna Taylor's family emphasizes the need for continued pursuit of justice. Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron is conducting a criminal investigation, with no set timeline for potential charges against the officers involved.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the amount of the wrongful death settlement announced for Brianna Taylor's family?

$20 million

$15 million

$12 million

$10 million

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT one of the police reforms announced in Louisville?

Early warning system for officers with red flags

Housing credits for officers

Mandatory body cameras for all officers

Dispatching social workers for certain 911 calls

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the early action warning system mentioned in the police reforms?

To reward officers for good behavior

To monitor the health of officers

To identify officers with red flags

To track the number of arrests made by officers

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is conducting the criminal investigation into Brianna Taylor's death?

Louisville Metro Council

Brianna Taylor's family attorneys

Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron

Mayor Fisher

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Brianna Taylor's mother emphasize as necessary after the settlement and reforms?

Organizing more press conferences

Increasing the settlement amount

Focusing on criminal charges

Implementing more police reforms