Louisiana Reaches $4. 8 Million Deal Over Police‑Killed Driver

A family in Louisiana has agreed to a $4. 8 million settlement after the death of Ronald Greene, an unarmed Black motorist shot by police in 2019. Greene was stopped after a high‑speed chase that ended with his car crashing. Video released in 2021 shows officers beating him while he was handcuffed, dragging him on the ground and using tasers as he screamed for help. The incident sparked national protests against police violence, especially toward Black men, and became a key moment in the 2020 “Black Lives Matter” movement.In 2022, a grand jury charged five officers with crimes related to Greene’s death, but the charges were later reduced. The Justice Department said in early 2025 it would not file federal charges, yet a report that month highlighted serious failures in Louisiana state police training and accountability. The settlement is still pending final approval, so officials cannot discuss its exact terms yet.