Civil settlement in Andrew Delke case hints at possible defense
Why settle when Delke pleaded not guilty?
Typically, civil lawsuits are shelved until after a criminal trial but not in this case, and it hints at Delke s likely defense.
and last updated 2021-03-16 10:23:00-04
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) â Nashville wants to pay $2.25 million to settle a wrongful death lawsuit but admits no wrongdoing. So, why settle?
Remember, Andrew Delke, a decommissioned Metro Nashville police officer, is still charged with the murder of Daniel Hambrick. The trial is set for July. But there is a reason for this settlement before the criminal trial, and it hints at Delke s likely defense.