Louisiana $4.8M Ronald Greene Settlement

United States — Louisiana officials have agreed to a tentative $4.8 million settlement with the family of Killing of Ronald Greene, a Black motorist who died in 2019 during a violent roadside arrest by United States — Louisiana State Police officers. The settlement, which requires approval from the United States — Louisiana Legislature, aims to resolve a federal wrongful death lawsuit filed by Killing of Ronald Greene's family. Body camera footage, released in 2021, showed United States — Louisiana State Police officers punching, kicking, and using stun guns on Killing of Ronald Greene, contradicting initial claims that he died from a car crash. This event fueled national debate on police brutality. While five United States — Louisiana law enforcement officers were initially charged, none will serve jail time, and the United States — United States Department of Justice declined to pursue federal criminal charges in January 2025. The United States — United States Department of Justice had previously released a report detailing serious failures at United States — Louisiana State Police, though these findings were later rescinded under President Donald Trump.