Louisville Reaches $12 Million Settlement With Breonna Taylor’s Family

Breonna Taylor's mother Tamika Palmer (C), addresses the media over the speed of the investigation of her daughter's death as attorney Benjamin Crump (L), and co-counsel Lonita Baker look on outside Louisville City Hall in Louisville, Ky., on Aug. 13, 2020. John Sommers II/Getty Images

The city of Louisville reached a $12 million settlement with the family of Breonna Taylor, lawyers for the family and the city announced Tuesday.

“Breonna Taylor’s life matters. Breonna Taylor’s life continues to matter, as you see here today,” Jefferson County Attorney Mike O'Connell told reporters at a press conference about the settlement.