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Dontrell Stephens
United States · Aged 20 · Died 09/13/2013
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Dontrell Stephens was shot in the spine by PBSO deputy Adams Lin, who stopped him as he rode his bicycle and mistook Stephens' cellphone for a weapon. In 2016, a federal jury awarded Stephens $22.5 million during a civil trial, but the verdict was overturned by the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals. The Florida House of Representatives later awarded Stephens $6 million in June 2020. Stephens died from complications associated with his paralysis in September 2021.
Alleged responsible partyPalm Beach County Sheriff's OfficeReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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