The decision by the city came after two days of intense negotiations in Federal District Court in Brooklyn. Mr. Bell's estate would receive $3.25 million, and two friends of Mr. Bell's who were injured in the episode would also receive payments:
Joseph Guzman would get $3 million, and
Trent Benefield $900,000. The case set off an emotional debate over the use of deadly force by the police and prompted the city to change some of its policing procedures. (
New York Times)
