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Why the DuBose family can't sue Tensing
Enquirer staff
Updated July 18, 2017: Not only is Ray Tensing off the hook for murder charges, but Samuel DuBose’s survivors can’t pursue a civil case against the former University of Cincinnati police officer.
The University of Cincinnati entered into a settlement with the family of the slain motorist in January 2016 that included all potential defendants, including Tensing, according to DuBose attorney Al Gerhardstein.
The settlement provided the family with:
- Payment of $4.85 million.
- Tuition-free UC undergraduate education for DuBose’s 12 children, with an estimated value of $500,000.
- An eventual on-campus memorial to DuBose.
- An apology from then-UC President Santa Ono.
- An invitation to participate in Community Advisory Committee meetings aimed at creating comprehensive reform in the university police department.