Lincoln Police Officer Settles $70K Lawsuit | Omaha News

Lincoln’s city council faces a pivotal vote next month as they weigh a $70,000 settlement in a lawsuit filed by Victoria Cooper, a 28-year-old woman injured in a July crash involving Officer Evan Cole. The incident occurred when Cole, responding to a call, allegedly failed to stop in time as Cooper stepped into the street — a claim the city denies but is now opting to resolve to avoid costly legal battles. The lawsuit also alleges systemic training failures within the department, adding layers of tension to what’s shaping up as a high-stakes moment for accountability and public trust. 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/ccdc96dd48a0274a