Thorne Clarke Gets Urgent Medical Aid | Jamaica News

Bahamian man Thorne Clarke, paralyzed from the chest down after being shot by police in 2016, is getting urgent financial relief — an $80,000 interim payment to cover critical medical costs. Facing a severe, infected pressure ulcer requiring surgery and costing nearly $60,000, Clarke’s health deteriorated while awaiting a final settlement in his $2 million lawsuit against the state. The judge approved the emergency funds, recognizing the immediate need as his case drags on, helping cover past bills and future care while the larger compensation battle continues. 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/bac6654bc6f655f2