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Denver to pay $4.7 million to settle George Floyd protest lawsuits

  • Denver will pay $4.7 million to settle a class action lawsuit over curfew enforcement during protests.
  • The lawsuit alleged protesters were unfairly targeted for violating curfew, infringing on free speech rights.
  • Denver denies having a policy of targeting protesters but settled to avoid further legal costs.
  • Last year, Denver paid $14 million in damages to protesters claiming excessive force was used.
  • In total, Denver has approved $1.6 million in settlements to injured protesters.
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