Portland to pay largest-ever settlement in suit over excessive police force

The Portland City Council authorized a $400,000 payout Wednesday to settle a lawsuit from a disabled protester who accused Portland Police Bureau officers of using excessive force against him during racial justice protests in 2020. Why it matters: The settlement is the largest single payout by the city tied to the 2020 protest lawsuits and highlights the growing financial and legal consequences regarding police misconduct. Context: Dustin Ferreira, who was born with osteogenesis imperfecta and uses a wheelchair, claimed his rights were violated when an officer kicked his wheelchair and...