This story comes straight from Local 12 online.
-Most of Roger Owensby Jr. Settlement Will Go To Attorneys-
There are new developments involving the multimillon dollar settlement over the death of Roger Owensby Junior.
Local 12 has learned most of the money will go to the attorneys, not Owensby's family.
Owensby died in November of 2000 while in police custody in Roselawn.
His family accused police of using excessive force and not providing timely medical care.
Last month, Cincinnati City Council agreed to settle the case for $6.5 million.
It was originally reported that about two-thirds of the money would go to the family.
However, Local 12 has obtained documents showing the settlement only gives $1.6 million.
The contract gives the firm represented the Owensby's, Helmer, Martins, Rice and Popham $4.1 million for attorney fees.
The settlement is expected to be paid before May 1st.
--The Local 12 story ends there--
Now Comments From General Nikki X:
I have none.
Oh dear. That means Mama Owensby won't be able to get a decent set of dentures that fit properly.
ReplyDeleteWill they still be able to get out of this town on so little money? I certainly hope so. The sooner, the better. And of course, there won't be that scholarship that they crowed about. (There wasn't going to be one in the first place.)