Fort Worth Settles Atatiana Jefferson Case | Texas News

Fort Worth is poised to settle with Atatiana Jefferson’s family for $11.25 million after her tragic 2019 death at the hands of a police officer during a welfare check — a case that sparked national outcry and led to the officer’s manslaughter conviction. The city council votes next week, with funds earmarked for her two minor nephews in trusts and the rest distributed among surviving relatives. This follows a prior $3.5 million settlement for one nephew and a recent council move to boost legal fees tied to the federal civil suit. While officials say the money can’t undo the loss, Atatiana’s sister insists no sum can ever replace her sister — underscoring the enduring pain behind the numbers. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/27e15c1849388dc6