The Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department on Friday morning issued a statement on the settlement agreement with Lamonte McIntyre and Rose McIntyre.
The $12.5 million settlement was announced at Thursday night’s Unified Government Commission meeting, and the commission voted unanimously to approve it. Lamonte McIntyre was allegedly framed by a former KCK police detective.
The statement originating from the Police Department, and issued on behalf of the UG:
“The Board of Commissioners of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, KS (Unified Government) voted to approve a settlement agreement resolving all claims by Lamonte McIntyre and Rose McIntyre against the UG and several former officers of the Kansas City, Kansas Police Department for $12.5 million. The settlement does not include an admission of liability. The Board of Commissioners approved the issuance of general obligation bonds to pay the costs of the Settlement.
“The Unified Government acknowledges the impact of the incarceration on Mr. McIntyre and his family. The Unified Government approved the settlement and payment hoping this difficult chapter can be closed.”
To see earlier stories, visit https://wyandotteonline.com/ug-commission-approves-12-5-million-settlement-with-mcintyre/
and https://wyandotteonline.com/state-finance-council-approves-mcintyres-1-5-million-award/