Burlington pays $150,000 settlement over police treatment of Black teen with disabilities
City of Burlington settles lawsuit over excessive force and racial discrimination by police against a Black teen with disabilities. $150,000 settlement.
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City of Burlington settles lawsuit over excessive force and racial discrimination by police against a Black teen with disabilities. $150,000 settlement.
The settlement stems from a 2021 incident in which Burlington police restrained and sedated the teenager while recovering stolen vape pens.