SC: $97M Verdict in Officer Shooting Death Case

Yesterday, a federal court in Charleston awarded the family of the former mayor of Cottageville, SC $97M for his shooting death at the hands of a police officer.  The award includes $7.5M in compensatory damages, $60M in punies against the town, and $30M in punies against the officer.  The State has the story. 

Thanks to Susan Raeker-Jordan for the tip.