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Seattle to Pay $3.5 Million in Wrongful Death Settlement
(Seattle, WA) -- The city of Seattle will pay $3.5 million dollars to settle a wrongful death lawsuit. According to the Seattle Times, the settlement was reached Monday night for the family of 30-year-old Charleena Lyles. The pregnant mother of four was at shot and killed at the Magnuson Park Apartments in 2017 after she called 9-1-1 to report a burglary ...
Oregon House Passes Bill for Juneteenth
Oregon House Passes Bill for Juneteenth
Oregon House Passes Bill for Juneteenth
OREGON- The Oregon House of Representatives passed House Bill 168, which would make Juneteenth an official state holiday.   The holiday, celebrated on June 19th, commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the U.S., and celebrates the dignity, freedom and contributions made by Black Americans.   “ ...