Tony Timpa's family considers pursuit of new trial after $1 million verdict in wrongful death case

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The verdict falls well short of the $300 million the Timpa family asked for in his 2016 death. Body camera footage shows Timpa pinned down, with a knee on his back for nearly 14 minutes.

"In my son's desperate hour of need there were 5 police, 2 security and 2 paramedics who did not help my son even though he called for help," said Vicki.

Qualified immunity shielded Officer Dillard and another officer from personal liability in this case.Dallas officers involved in death of man in custody said mocking him was part of their strategy Henley says a research group conducted an extensive survey about the amount of damages to request, which is why he asked the jury to award $300 million in the case.

 

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