City Council Approves $280K Settlement For Miracle Boyd, Activist Who Had Tooth Knocked Out By Police
Police officer Nicholas Jovanovich hit Boyd's phone into her face as she filmed police during a 2020 protest. An investigation found Jovanovich “grossly mischaracterized” the incident with help from other officers.
City Council approves $280K settlement for activist injured by CPD officer at 2020 protest
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Chicago City Council approved a settlement for a woman injured during a 2020 protest on Wednesday. The Committee on Finance approved the settlement Monday. The $280,000 settlement was approved Wednesday by a vote of 34-15. In July 2020, a protest of the Christopher Columbus statue turned violent in Grant Park.
Chicago City Council OKs $280K settlement with activist struck by officer in 2020
The City Council is expected to vote on a $280,000 settlement to an activist who was struck and injured by a CPD officer in 2020.
Chicago City Council rejects proposed fur ban, approves more than $3 million in police misconduct settlements
Several Black aldermen and clergy members rallied ahead of the meeting to urge the council to vote down a proposal from Ald. Raymond Lopez (15th) to ban new fur from being sold in the city.
Afternoon Briefing: Activist punched by Chicago cop in line for settlement
Good afternoon, A protester punched by a Chicago police officer at a heated 2020 demonstration is now in line to get a $280,000 settlement from the city. Activist Miracle
Chicago council committee approves $280K for woman hurt in 2020 protests
A Chicago Council Committee approved a $280K settlement for Miracle Boyd, who was injured by excessive force during the 2020 protests.
Chicago finance committee approves $280K settlement for activist punched by CPD officer in 2020
Miracle Boyd said it was one step closer to her finding closure in a case that's gone on for about five years.
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Miracle Boyd Awarded Settlement
Miracle Boyd, who had at least one tooth knocked out during a protest, was awarded a $280,000 settlement in Chicago.
Activist punched in face by cop at 2020 protest to get payout, Illinois officials say
Chicago’s city council approved a $280,000 settlement to a lawsuit filed in 2024 against the city and its police officers.
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With Latest Settlement, Taxpayers Spent $8.7M to Settle, Defend Lawsuits Accusing CPD Officers of Misconduct During Protests, Unrest in 2020
Wednesday to pay $280,000 to activist Miracle Boyd, who was struck by a Chicago police officer during a protest in Grant Park ...
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‘It Wasn’t Her Fault: Chicago Teen Whose Teeth Were Knocked Out By An Officer While Filming a Woman Being Beaten with Baton During 2020 Protest Is Closing In …
A then-18-year-old activist hit in the face by a Chicago police officer as she livestreamed demonstrators facing off against ...
$280K settlement approved for Grant Park incident after emotional plea from activist Miracle Boyd
The money will compensate Boyd for being roughed up and having her front tooth knocked out during a 2020 protest at the Christopher Columbus statue in Grant Park.
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City Council Sheds Fur Ban
A proposed ban on fur products that was ultimately voted down was the most contentious issue at a City Council meeting this ...
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Pay Activist Miracle Boyd, Struck by Cop at 2020 Grant Park Protest, $280K, City Lawyers Recommend
A Chicago Police officer knocked Miracle Boyd's phone out of her hand, sending it into her face and knocking out one and a ...
Council votes down Chicago fur ban
Heeding opposition from Black clergy and the Black Caucus, the City Council voted 26 to 19 not to impose a ban on the sale of ...