The Atlanta City Council has voted unanimously to settle a civil rights lawsuit against the City of Atlanta with the family of Deacon Johnny Hollman for $3.8 million. Hollman, 62, died in Aug. 2023.
Former Atlanta police officer Kiran Kimbrough tased Holloman after he refused to sign a traffic ticket following a minor car accident. Hollman later died.
On Tuesday’s edition of “Closer Look,” show host Rose Scott spoke with Arnitra Hollman, the daughter of Deacon Hollman, and the family’s attorneys Mawuli Davis and Harold Spence.
In addition to Hollman talking about the last time she spoke with her father, Spence and Davis tell why police bodycam footage was helpful in detailing the altercation between Kimbrough and the deacon.
All three guests noted that community support was critical to the lawsuit settlement.
