Blinded man in Denver protest awarded $2.3M settlement by police
A Colorado Man Receives $2.3 Million Settlement After Losing Eye During George Floyd Protest
A Colorado man, Jax Feldmann, has been approved to receive a $2.3 million settlement after losing his eye during a George Floyd protest in Denver last year. The incident occurred when Denver police struck him with a pepper ball while he was walking to his car.
Feldmann recounts the moment, stating, “I saw a cop truck pull up with two cops standing on the side of the vehicle, and all of a sudden, I got hit in the eye.” The impact of the pepper ball pushed his eye back, causing severe damage to his retina and other layers of his eye.
Despite not actively participating in the protest at the time, Feldmann’s life has been forever changed by the injury. He expresses his frustration, saying, “The organ I was born with and planning on having my entire life shouldn’t have been taken away.”
No individual officer has been charged for Feldmann’s injuries, but the Denver City Council has approved his settlement. This adds to the over $20 million that Denver has paid out to individuals affected by the 2020 protests.
Why have no individual officers been charged for Feldmann’s injuries?
The case of Jax Feldmann, a Colorado man who lost his eye during a George Floyd protest in Denver last year, has finally reached a resolution. After months of legal battles and negotiations, Feldmann has been approved to receive a $2.3 million settlement.
The incident occurred when Feldmann was walking back to his car during the protest and was struck by a pepper ball fired by Denver police. He vividly recalls the moment, stating, “I saw a cop truck pull up with two cops standing on the side of the vehicle, and all of a sudden, I got hit in the eye.” The impact of the pepper ball caused severe damage to his retina and other layers of his eye, leaving him permanently disabled.
What makes Feldmann’s case particularly tragic is that he was not actively participating in the protest at the time of the incident. He was simply in the wrong place at the wrong time. However, his life has been forever changed by this injury, and he has every right to express his frustration. He says, “The organ I was born with and planning on having my entire life shouldn’t have been taken away.”
Despite the gravity of the situation, no individual officer has been charged for Feldmann’s injuries. However, the Denver City Council has taken responsibility for the incident and approved his settlement. This adds to the hefty sum of over $20 million that Denver has paid out to individuals affected by the protests in 2020.
The settlement not only provides some semblance of justice for Feldmann, but it also serves as a reminder that law enforcement must be held accountable for their actions. Losing an eye or suffering any severe injury should not be the consequence of exercising our constitutional right to protest. Police brutality and the use of excessive force need to be addressed and eradicated to prevent further harm to innocent civilians.
While the settlement can never fully compensate for the physical and emotional toll that Feldmann has endured, it is a step towards acknowledging the grave injustice he experienced. It also sends a message that the rights and safety of citizens must not be violated during protests or any other situations.
As this case comes to a close, it is essential that we reflect on the lasting impact of police violence on individuals and communities. The fight for justice and equality continues, and it is imperative that we work towards a future where incidents like this are prevented and those responsible are held accountable.
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