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Hannibal Buress Settles $200K Lawsuit Against Miami Police

12/12/2025

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Hannibal Buress settled his lawsuit against the Miami Police Department for $200,000, ending a lengthy legal battle stemming from his 2017 arrest.
Buress claimed the 2017 arrest for disorderly intoxication was false and followed a verbal exchange with Officer Luis Verne.
The body camera footage went viral and raised concerns about police conduct.
Buress's legal team says the settlement acknowledges mishandling and Buress hopes it promotes training and accountability.

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Hannibal Buress settled his lawsuit against the Miami Police Department for $200,000, ending a lengthy legal battle stemming from his 2017 arrest.
Buress claimed the 2017 arrest for disorderly intoxication was false and followed a verbal exchange with Officer Luis Verne.
The body camera footage went viral and raised concerns about police conduct.
Buress's legal team says the settlement acknowledges mishandling and Buress hopes it promotes training and accountability.