Comply w/Authority or Go to Jail or Die are the Only Choices in the Free Range Prison: Impatient Colorado Cops Murdered a White Man to Make Him Comply w/Order to Get Out of Car. Case Settled for $19M

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From [HERE] Last year, Christian Glass, a young man of just 22, lost his life in a cruel encounter with police, despite his innocence and despite his plea for assistance. Police responded to his 911 call, not with help, but with deadly force. The officers involved, ex-deputy Andrew Buen and Sgt. Kyle Gould, have since faced felony charges, and now, the taxpayers of Colorado are also paying for their crimes.

This week, the parents of Christian Glass, Simon and Sally Glass, will receive a staggering $19 million settlement, the largest in Colorado's history for a police-related killing. The previous record was a $15 million settlement in 2021 for the tragic death of Elijah McClain. While this is a monumental sum, it is, as Simon Glass poignantly puts it, "blood money."

"We have to do some good with it," Simon told Mountain Newsroom Reporter Spencer Wilson, mentioning that a foundation could be established to prevent further tragic shootings like this one. While this settlement will not return Christian to his parents, it serves as a stark reminder of the need for radical change within the American law enforcement system.

The settlement was split between multiple agencies:

  • Clear Creek County: $10 million

  • The Colorado State Office of Risk Management (on behalf of the Colorado State Patrol and Colorado Department of Revenue): $3 million

  • The town of Georgetown: $5 million

  • The city of Idaho Springs: $1 million

However, this isn't just about money. The Glass family, still in mourning, will see a public park dedicated to their son in Clear Creek County. It's hoped that this park will serve as both a loving tribute to Christian and a reminder of the accountability that the Clear Creek Sheriff's Office must hold.

While the settlement marks a significant moment in the pursuit of justice for Christian Glass, the criminal proceedings against Andrew Buen and Kyle Gould continue, with the next hearing scheduled for June 21. [MORE]