The mother of Philando Castile agreed to a $2.995 million settlement that ends a lawsuit filed against the city of St. Anthony after Castile was fatally shot by a police officer, lawyers in Minnesota announced Monday.
Valerie Castile will be paid with insurance funds, and “no taxpayer monies” will be involved, according to a statement issued by the city and the family’s lawyers.
Castile, 32, was fatally shot at a traffic stop in July 2016 by Officer Jeronimo Yanez. Multiple videos of the shooting and its chaotic aftermath emerged, thrusting the case into the national spotlight. Earlier this month, a jury acquitted Yanez, 29, of manslaughter and other charges in the case, setting off days of protests.
“No amount of money could ever replace Philando,” the statement says. “With resolution of the claims the family will continue to deal with their loss through the important work of the Philando Castile Relief Foundation. The important work of healing our community continues.”