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Family of Jorge Gomez awarded $6.5 million for fatal shooting by Metro Police in 2020
In a landmark ruling, a Las Vegas jury awarded the family of Jorge Gomez $6.5 million following a wrongful death lawsuit against Metro Police. Gomez, a 25-year-old armed protester at a 2020 Black Lives Matter protest, was fatally shot by police. The family, who maintained Gomez was peacefully protesting, sought justice after the District Attorney's Office declined to press charges. The verdict reignites debates on police tactics and the right to protest.
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By The Daily News Now!In a landmark ruling, a Las Vegas jury awarded the family of Jorge Gomez $6.5 million following a wrongful death lawsuit against Metro Police. Gomez, a 25-year-old armed protester at a 2020 Black Lives Matter protest, was fatally shot by police. The family, who maintained Gomez was peacefully protesting, sought justice after the District Attorney's Office declined to press charges. The verdict reignites debates on police tactics and the right to protest.
The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.