Fort Worth would pay $3.5 million into a trust for Jefferson’s nephew Zion Carr, who was present when she was shot to death by a police officer.
Atatiana Jefferson was 28 years old when she was shot to death by Fort Worth police officer Aaron Dean. The city is considering a multimillion dollar settlement for her nephew who witnessed her death.Fort Worth could settle one of two lawsuits brought by members of Atatiana Jefferson’s family in the wake of her October 2019 shooting death by former Fort Worth police officer Aaron Dean.
The proposed terms would have the city pay $3.5 million into a trust for Zion Carr. That amount is expected to increase as it earns interest, according to the city. A college savings plan would also be established, which Carr could use for up to eight-years of education after high school, according to the post. If he chooses not to go to college, that money would be paid out in a lump sum, the post said.
It also shows the city is willing to do right by Ms. Jefferson, said city council member Chris Nettles, whose district includes the neighborhood where Jefferson was killed.
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