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Denver City Council To Vote On $500,000 Settlement For Black Lives Matter Protest Injury

DENVER (CBS4)- The Denver City Council will vote on a half-a-million settlement for a man who was injured during the Black Lives Matter protests in 2020.

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(credit: U.S. District Court)

Michael Ackers filed a civil lawsuit against the City and County of Denver, Denver Police Chief Paul Pazen and two other officers.

The lawsuit states that he was struck in the eye with a sponge round by Denver police. It also alleges officers used excessive force while Ackers claims he was peacefully protesting.

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