After two years of fighting for justice and searching for answers, the parents of Mitrice Richardson, the 24-year-old woman found dead almost a year after being released from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Malibu station, may be able to breathe a little easier.
A tentative agreement was reached to settle their lawsuits against the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department for $900,000.
Richardson’s parents have been in a constant battle with the sheriff’s department since their daughter was discovered missing. They have publically critiqued the investigation, questioning why she was released from custody after midnight with no transportation, purse, or cell phone.
Since then, there have been a number of alleged missteps by the Sheriffs department, including moving her remains without the permission of the coroner’s office, and leaving some remains at the scene after the extraction. The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved the settlement in late August.
Michael Richardson, the victim’s father, said he would continue to speak out against the authorities whom he believes mishandled his daughter’s case.
“In my eyes, as the father, I didn’t receive justice. My daughter’s killer is still out there,” he said.
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