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We spoke with Cox's sister, Latoya Boomer, right here on the steps of City Hall not too long ago. She says this anniversary, so to speak, is bittersweet for her family. She says it's sweet because Randy has inspired so much positive change over the last year, but it's also bitter because the only thing he wants is to walk again.
I was shocked and it, it made me sick to my stomach. It's been exactly one year since Lat. Boomer's brother, Randy Cox, was paralyzed while under the watchful eye of New Haven police officers. It could, it took, you know, one person to say maybe we should leave them there because we don't know, you know, what would have been of the injury. We don't know what more damage y'all caused by moving them.
Today, Cox is still paralyzed from the chest down. He spends every day going through physical therapy at a rehabilitation facility in West Haven. He can move his arms, but not his hands or wrists. It's definitely been a roller coaster. But I'd say he's pretty much been in good attitude. I'd say the last six months.
And just over a week ago, the news they've been waiting for, the city of New Haven agreed to pay the Cox Family $45 million, settling their lawsuit but still leaving the Cox Family feeling unsettled. A message from Randy himself. He appreciates the mayor and the police chief for keeping their word, holding everyone accountable. He's grateful for the money, but feels like he won't be able to enjoy it.
The case now, the single largest settlement in an instance of police misconduct in our nation's history. Leading the charge, world-renowned civil rights attorney Ben Crump. As Randy Cox improves with his health and his healing, that also New Haven and Connecticut can heal from this tragedy. A tragedy Randy will now live with for the rest of his life. Hopefully, it sends a message to the officers, security guards, mayors, whoever. That you just gotta do the right thing.
Now, the case here isn't resolved just yet. Two of the five officers involved have been fired, one has retired, and the other two will learn their fate in a hearing happening next week. All of them are facing criminal charges, all misdemeanors. We're live here in New Haven. Julia LeBlanc, Fox 61, Connecticut news station.