George Robinson’s Family Gets $17,786 In Settlement Over Death That Followed JPD Encounter
George Robinson’s family will receive a $17,786.25 settlement from the City of Jackson over his 2019 death that followed a police encounter.
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George Robinson’s family will receive a $17,786.25 settlement from the City of Jackson over his 2019 death that followed a police encounter.
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