Fort Worth reaches $11.25 million settlement with Atatiana Jefferson family

The city of Fort Worth has reached a settlement with the family of Atatiana Jefferson, the woman who was shot and killed by former police officer Aaron Dean.Settlement in Atatiana Jefferson CaseThe city is prepared to pay $11.25 million for Jefferson’s death.Fort Worth has already approved $3.5 million for Zion Carr, the nephew who was with Jefferson when she was killed.A large portion of the new payout will be divided into trust funds for Carr and another nephew, as well as other family members."Atatiana Jefferson's family and loved ones have suffered a profound and unimaginable loss," said Mayor Mattie Parker. "While no settlement can undo the devastating impact of this tragedy, we hope this agreement offers a meaningful measure of closure and allows everyone to move forward."Ashley Carr shared a statement that said the settlement bring the legal conclusion following her sister’s tragic death."This case represents a rare instance in which a family has received accountability both cri