Politics & Government

City Of Minneapolis Reaches Tentative Settlement With Man Who Witnessed George Floyd's Murder

Court documents obtained by WCCO show the city attorney's plans to present the agreement to the City Council on April 25.

Donald Williams II testified that he watched police restraining George Floyd and called 911. "I believe I witnessed a murder," he said in court.
Donald Williams II testified that he watched police restraining George Floyd and called 911. "I believe I witnessed a murder," he said in court. (WCCO)

April 1, 2024

MINNEAPOLIS — The City of Minneapolis has reached a tentative settlement with a man who filed a lawsuit after witnessing George Floyd's murder.

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Court documents obtained by WCCO show the city attorney's plans to present the agreement to the City Council on April 25.

If the council approves, Mayor Jacob Frey then has seven days to approve or veto the settlement.

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