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National City council approves $1 million settlement after family urges accountability
Summary
The council voted to approve a settlement stemming from a police-involved death after family members criticized department accountability; the city attorney reiterated the city's review and the district attorney's findings supporting officers' actions.
The National City Council voted to approve a settlement stemming from a police-involved shooting after family members spoke at the meeting urging accountability.
Roberto Umana, who addressed the council during public comment, said he and other families have experienced what he described as excessive force and a lack of accountability in multiple cases. “Is mental illness a death sentence in National City?” he asked, calling for change and saying…
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