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May 6, 2019

Minneapolis Settles Lawsuit Over Killing of Unarmed Australian Woman
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The city of Minneapolis has settled a lawsuit with the family of Justine
Ruszczyk Damond, an Australian woman who was shot dead by police in 2017
after she called 911 to report a possible sexual assault in the alley
behind her home. The $20-million settlement comes days after officer
Mohamed Noor was found guilty of third-degree murder and manslaughter.
Damond's family has pledged a portion of the settlement to a charity
combating gun violence in Minneapolis.


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