Florida H6525 authorizes the City of Lakeland to compensate Reginald Jackson for injuries sustained during a police encounter.
Florida H6525 directs the City of Lakeland to pay Reginald Jackson $312,500 to compensate for injuries and damages from a police shooting. The City can pay only $100,000 from its funds, with the remainder needing legislative approval. The bill outlines the incident where Officer Mike Cochran shot Jackson, who was unarmed and seated next to an 18-month-old child. Jackson was awarded $412,500 in damages, but due to statutory limits, he has only collected $100,000. The bill aims to provide full compensation for Jackson's injuries and damages.
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