Virginia jury awards $300k to Black woman injured by officer
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and last updated 2021-07-13 22:12:50-04
RICHMOND, Va. A Black woman who was forced face-down onto the pavement during a traffic stop has been awarded $300,000 by a jury in Virginia after she sued the officer for excessive force and false arrest.
The case began in 2015 when then-54-year-old Monica Cromartie was stopped for speeding. Cromartie says she told Petersburg Officer Brian Lee Billings to leave her alone.
She says he then pulled her out of her car, forced her onto the ground and placed his weight on her back, causing numerous injuries.
Virginia Black woman injured by officer to receive $300K in damages
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