Black teen wrongly arrested over mother’s suicide attempt wins payout

Black teen wrongly arrested over mother’s suicide attempt wins payout

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A 14-year-old black teenager was wrongly arrested and charged with a felony after his mother attempted to take her own life, sparking widespread criticism of the police department's handling of the situation. The teenager's family has now received a significant payout from the city following a lawsuit alleging police misconduct and racial bias.

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