Louisiana Reaches Tentative $4.8 Million Settlement In Ronald Greene Death
Louisiana officials have agreed to a tentative $4.8 million settlement with the family of Ronald Greene, resolving a federal wrongful-death lawsuit, sources reported Wednesday, May 13, 2026.[1] The deal still requires approval by the Louisiana Legislature before it can take effect.[1]
The settlement would resolve a federal suit over Greene's death after a Louisiana State Police traffic stop near Monroe on May 10, 2019.[1] Body-camera video released in the case showed troopers using stun guns, punching Greene, putting him in a chokehold and dragging him face down while he was handcuffed and shackled.[1]
For two years after the incident, Louisiana State Police publicly said Greene died after crashing into a tree during the chase.[1] In January 2025 the Justice Department under President Joe Biden found a pattern of excessive force at Louisiana State Police, a finding later rescinded by the Trump Justice Department.[1]
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- Louisiana officials have agreed to a tentative $4.8 million settlement with Ronald Greene's family, reported May 13, 2026.
- The settlement would resolve a federal wrongful-death lawsuit over Greene's May 10, 2019 death following a State Police traffic stop near Monroe.
- The agreement requires approval by the Louisiana Legislature before it can take effect.
- Body-camera video showed troopers using stun guns, punches, a chokehold and dragging Greene face down while he was handcuffed and shackled.
- For two years after the incident, Louisiana State Police publicly attributed Greene's death to a crash into a tree during the chase.
- In January 2025 the DOJ under President Biden found a pattern of excessive force at Louisiana State Police, a finding the Trump DOJ later rescinded.
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