The City of New York reached a settlement with the family of Eric Garner for a Sum of $5.9m



The death of Eric Garner 43-year-old African American raised protests around the country by people who showed dissatisfaction over police treatment of African Americans. A cell phone video showing the fatal encounter of Garner saying 'I can't breath' about 11 times while being held on the ground by an New York Police Department officer in a choke-hold. NYPD claimed he was being apprehended for illegally selling cigarettes when he passed on. The family say the settlement isn't victory!


The death of Eric Garner 43-year-old African American raised protests around the country by people who showed dissatisfaction over police treatment of African Americans.


He was buried JULY 23: Mourners pay their respects at the funeral service for Eric Garner held at Bethel Baptist Church on July 23, 2014 in Brooklyn.



Garner saying 'I can't breath' about 11 times while being held on the ground by an New York Police Department officer in a choke-hold.

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