During a press conference held on Monday morning, several plaintiffs said they have an array of physical ailments caused by the police violence they experienced, including nerve damage from zip ties, scars from rubber bullets, and reactions to chemical agents.
According to the law firm, three plaintiffs in the suit were sprayed in the face with chemical agents at close range by Nicoletti, who was later arrested and charged with assault related to the incident.
Attorneys say in addition to the settlement, the City has agreed to commit $500,000 - $600,000 to provide counseling to residents who live within a radius of the 52nd Street corridor in West Philadelphia and the plaintiffs. "The pain and trauma caused by a legacy of systemic racism and police brutality against Black and Brown Philadelphians is immeasurable," said Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney. "While this is just one step in the direction toward reconciliation, we hope this settlement will provide some healing from the harm experienced by people in their neighborhoods in West Philadelphia and during demonstrations on I-676 in 2020.
The Philadelphia Police Department will also no longer participate in the 1033 program, which provides them with military equipment from the federal government. Commissioner Outlaw also released a statement, saying, "The mass demonstrations that took place in Philadelphia and across the nation in response to the murder of George Floyd were unprecedented in scope. The Philadelphia Police Department is a learning organization, and we remain dedicated to moving forward with meaningful and productive ways.
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