Fort Worth reaches $11.25 million settlement with Atatiana Jefferson's 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.Dean was convicted of manslaughter in 2022 and is currently serving a nearly 12-year prison sentence.Settlement in Atatiana Jefferson CaseFort Worth is prepared to pay $11.25 million for Jefferson’s death.The city 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. Other family members, including Jefferson's siblings and biological father in Nigeria, will also get a portion of the money. "Atatiana Jefferson's family and loved ones have suffered a profound and unimaginable loss," Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker said in a news release. "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 mo