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$10M Cummins verdict looms over council as residents demand police accountability
Summary
Public commenters and several councilmembers referenced the recent jury award in Ashley Cummins’ discrimination case against the police department; the city attorney acknowledged the $10 million verdict in closed‑session remarks and said the city is reviewing legal options including a possible appeal.
Multiple public commenters used the public‑comment period to press the council on police conduct and recent litigation. One participant said the city had ‘‘lost a $10,000,000 case’’ and announced resignation from a police advisory board in protest. During the closed‑session briefing disclosed at the meeting’s…
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