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Cincinnati Settles $8.1M for 2020 Protester Arrests

12/11/2025

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The Cincinnati City Council approved an $8.1 million settlement for 479 protesters arrested during the 2020 demonstrations after George Floyd's death.
The settlement compensates individuals charged with misdemeanor curfew violations that were later dismissed.
Each plaintiff will receive approximately $12,750 with Hamilton County contributing $65,000.
The agreement includes police mistreatment allegations and policy changes for the Cincinnati Police Department and awaits federal court approval.

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The Cincinnati City Council approved an $8.1 million settlement for 479 protesters arrested during the 2020 demonstrations after George Floyd's death.
The settlement compensates individuals charged with misdemeanor curfew violations that were later dismissed.
Each plaintiff will receive approximately $12,750 with Hamilton County contributing $65,000.
The agreement includes police mistreatment allegations and policy changes for the Cincinnati Police Department and awaits federal court approval.