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Toronto Star
16-05-2025
- Toronto Star
Family of Black man fatally shot by Washington sheriff's deputy settles lawsuit for $3.5 million
VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) — Family members of a Black motorist fatally shot by a deputy in southwestern Washington state during a traffic stop have settled their wrongful death lawsuit for $3.5 million. The Clark County Council agreed Wednesday to make the payment in the 2021 death of 30-year-old Jenoah Donald, The Columbian reported.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Yahoo
Family of Black man fatally shot by Washington sheriff's deputy settles lawsuit for $3.5 million
VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) — Family members of a Black motorist fatally shot by a deputy in southwestern Washington state during a traffic stop have settled their wrongful death lawsuit for $3.5 million. The Clark County Council agreed Wednesday to make the payment in the 2021 death of 30-year-old Jenoah Donald, The Columbian reported. Donald lived in the city of Battle Ground, Washington, and died Feb. 12, eight days after he was shot in the head by Sean Boyle, a deputy with the Clark Sounty Sheriff's Office. The family filed the federal lawsuit in 2022 in U.S. District Court in Tacoma alleging wrongful death, assault and battery, negligence and deprivation of civil rights. Trial was set to start June 9. Attorneys for the Donald family said in a statement that the settlement provides accountability and closure. 'This outcome honors Jenoah Donald's life and underscores a simple truth: When officers ignore their training and resort to needless lethal force, they will be held accountable,' attorney Angus Lee said in the statement. The county 'continues to deny liability for this unfortunate incident,' county spokeswoman Joni McAnally told the newspaper. Prosecuting attorneys from outside Clark County examined the shooting and found it was justified in protecting the deputies. Deputies that night responded to a call about two cars suspiciously driving around a neighborhood and pulled over Donald's car for what they described as a faulty rear light. Lawyers for Donald's family argued in the lawsuit that was an unlawful stop, citing a 1999 Washington Supreme Court case that found it is unconstitutional for police to use a traffic stop as an excuse to investigate suspected criminal activity. The family's attorneys said Donald was cooperative initially. The situation escalated after another deputy, Holly Troupe, said she saw a sharp object inside Donald's vehicle, which investigators later said was a screwdriver. A struggle ensued as Boyle and Troupe tried to pull Donald out of the car, an outside investigation showed. Boyle fired twice when Donald ignored commands to let him go as the car lurched forward with the deputy partially inside, according to investigators. One bullet hit and killed Donald. Donald was on the autism spectrum and prone to withdrawal in stressful situations, his lawyers have said. Donald was the second Black man killed by deputies in four months. On Oct. 29, a law enforcement task force attempted a drug sting involving 21-year-old Kevin Peterson Jr. It ended with three deputies firing at Peterson as he ran away while carrying a gun. Peterson's family, represented by the same attorneys, sued the county in 2022. The county later agreed to pay his family $1.25 million to settle the lawsuit. That shooting also was deemed justified by prosecutors.
Winnipeg Free Press
16-05-2025
- Winnipeg Free Press
Family of Black man fatally shot by Washington sheriff's deputy settles lawsuit for $3.5 million
VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) — Family members of a Black motorist fatally shot by a deputy in southwestern Washington state during a traffic stop have settled their wrongful death lawsuit for $3.5 million. The Clark County Council agreed Wednesday to make the payment in the 2021 death of 30-year-old Jenoah Donald, The Columbian reported. Donald lived in the city of Battle Ground, Washington, and died Feb. 12, eight days after he was shot in the head by Sean Boyle, a deputy with the Clark Sounty Sheriff's Office. The family filed the federal lawsuit in 2022 in U.S. District Court in Tacoma alleging wrongful death, assault and battery, negligence and deprivation of civil rights. Trial was set to start June 9. Attorneys for the Donald family said in a statement that the settlement provides accountability and closure. 'This outcome honors Jenoah Donald's life and underscores a simple truth: When officers ignore their training and resort to needless lethal force, they will be held accountable,' attorney Angus Lee said in the statement. The county 'continues to deny liability for this unfortunate incident,' county spokeswoman Joni McAnally told the newspaper. Prosecuting attorneys from outside Clark County examined the shooting and found it was justified in protecting the deputies. Deputies that night responded to a call about two cars suspiciously driving around a neighborhood and pulled over Donald's car for what they described as a faulty rear light. Lawyers for Donald's family argued in the lawsuit that was an unlawful stop, citing a 1999 Washington Supreme Court case that found it is unconstitutional for police to use a traffic stop as an excuse to investigate suspected criminal activity. The family's attorneys said Donald was cooperative initially. The situation escalated after another deputy, Holly Troupe, said she saw a sharp object inside Donald's vehicle, which investigators later said was a screwdriver. A struggle ensued as Boyle and Troupe tried to pull Donald out of the car, an outside investigation showed. Boyle fired twice when Donald ignored commands to let him go as the car lurched forward with the deputy partially inside, according to investigators. One bullet hit and killed Donald. Donald was on the autism spectrum and prone to withdrawal in stressful situations, his lawyers have said. Donald was the second Black man killed by deputies in four months. On Oct. 29, a law enforcement task force attempted a drug sting involving 21-year-old Kevin Peterson Jr. It ended with three deputies firing at Peterson as he ran away while carrying a gun. Peterson's family, represented by the same attorneys, sued the county in 2022. The county later agreed to pay his family $1.25 million to settle the lawsuit. That shooting also was deemed justified by prosecutors.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Yahoo
Clark County reaches $3.5 million settlement in deputy's fatal shooting of unarmed man
PORTLAND, Ore. () — Clark County has settled the wrongful death lawsuit connected to a deputy's fatal shooting of an unarmed man more than four years ago. Clark County Council voted to approve the $3.5 million settlement surrounding Jenoah Donald's death on Wednesday, according to Mark Lindquist Law. The Tacoma-based firm said the case was set to go to trial in Seattle federal court next month. New recovery treatment center in Portland's central eastside brings 'mix of emotions' 'This outcome honors Jenoah Donald's life and underscores a simple truth: when officers ignore their training and resort to needless lethal force, they will be held accountable,' Attorney Angus Lee said in a statement. 'The family's determination ensures their story will not be forgotten.' The family's lawsuit was sparked by a traffic stop that turned deadly. In February 2021, three deputies with the Clark County Sheriff's Office stopped Donald near NE 68th Street and NE 2nd Avenue in Hazel Dell due to a modified exhaust and defective rear light. Investigators told KOIN 6 the 30-year-old man did not exit the vehicle after he was asked to. 'Vulnerable people' in jeopardy due to Multnomah County budget cuts, public defender says A physical confrontation ensued as Deputy Sean Boyle attempted to get Donald out, punching him in the nose. When the vehicle was knocked into gear, Boyle opened fire twice — with one gunshot hitting Donald. He was hospitalized for about a week before being taken off life support. Later in July 2021, an determined Boyle acted lawfully and that the vehicle from the incident could be constituted as a 'weapon' after being put into gear. Mark Lindquist Law said Donald was on the autism spectrum. The firm also accused the county of having 'constitutionally deficient' policies on deadly force. Molalla city councilor facing felony charges after theft investigation According to a statement from Sheriff John Horch, the deputies acted lawfully. 'We never want to see an incident that results in the loss of another person's life, and any loss of life is tragic,' Horch said. 'In this situation, deputies responded according to training and state law to protect themselves and others. Both the independent investigation and the independent prosecutorial review concluded that the decision to use deadly force was justifiable and done in good faith under state law.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Yahoo
Clark County deputy prosecutor arrested for operating while intoxicated in southern Indiana
A Clark County deputy prosecutor is facing charges after being arrested for allegedly driving while intoxicated. David Carroll, 52, of New Albany, is facing two charges including operating a vehicle while intoxicated and endangerment after being arrested Sunday. Jamey Noel case: Former Clark County Council member pleads guilty to felony connected to Jamey Noel case Clark County Prosecutor Jeremy Mull said Tuesday afternoon that Carroll began working with his office in December 2022 and was immediately placed on a suspension following his arrest. "I am reviewing the evidence surrounding his arrest, and will make a decision on his employment after I conclude that review," Mull said. Carroll's next court appearance is scheduled for 9 a.m. Friday. Reach Marina Johnson at This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Southern Indiana: Clark County deputy prosecutor arrested for OWI
