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23/11/2009
De Menezes Litigation 'Settled'
It has just been revealed that all litigation arising out of the tragic death of Jean Charles de Menezes has been resolved.
The Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis and representatives of the de Menezes family said this afternoon that all litigation matters are agreed as settled.
In a joint statement, the members of the family said they are pleased that a compensation package has been agreed which enables them to put these events behind them and move forward with their lives.
In view of the physical and mental distress caused to the members of the family by these events and the understandable publicity and press interest, it has been agreed that it is in the best interests of the family that no further statement in relation to this settlement will be made either by them or the Commissioner.
"The Commissioner would like to take this opportunity of making a further unreserved apology to the family for the tragic death of Jean Charles de Menezes and to reiterate that he was a totally innocent victim and in no way to blame for his untimely death," the senior police officer stated.
Officers mistook the victim for would-be suicide bomber Hussain Osman, codenamed Nettletip.
At the time, Deputy Assistant Commissioner Cressida Dick told an Old Bailey jury: "The death of Mr de Menezes is a terrible tragedy and one that I, and I think the whole of the Metropolitan Police, regret.
"I think he was the victim of the most extraordinary and terrible circumstances."
The Metropolitan Police was accused of a "catastrophic" series of failures leading up to the death of Mr de Menezes, who was shot seven times at Stockwell Tube station on July 22 2005.
See: Police In 'Dock' Over Menezes Killing
(BMcC/KMcA)
The Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis and representatives of the de Menezes family said this afternoon that all litigation matters are agreed as settled.
In a joint statement, the members of the family said they are pleased that a compensation package has been agreed which enables them to put these events behind them and move forward with their lives.
In view of the physical and mental distress caused to the members of the family by these events and the understandable publicity and press interest, it has been agreed that it is in the best interests of the family that no further statement in relation to this settlement will be made either by them or the Commissioner.
"The Commissioner would like to take this opportunity of making a further unreserved apology to the family for the tragic death of Jean Charles de Menezes and to reiterate that he was a totally innocent victim and in no way to blame for his untimely death," the senior police officer stated.
Officers mistook the victim for would-be suicide bomber Hussain Osman, codenamed Nettletip.
At the time, Deputy Assistant Commissioner Cressida Dick told an Old Bailey jury: "The death of Mr de Menezes is a terrible tragedy and one that I, and I think the whole of the Metropolitan Police, regret.
"I think he was the victim of the most extraordinary and terrible circumstances."
The Metropolitan Police was accused of a "catastrophic" series of failures leading up to the death of Mr de Menezes, who was shot seven times at Stockwell Tube station on July 22 2005.
See: Police In 'Dock' Over Menezes Killing
(BMcC/KMcA)
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19 August 2005
Menezes family calls for Met police chief to resign
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17 August 2005
De Menezes documents leaked to ITV
Relatives of the Brazilian Jean Charles de Menezes are pressing for the suspension of the police "shoot-to-kill" policy following information on the case was leaked to ITV News. Mr de Menezes, 27, was mistakenly shot dead by officers at Stockwell Tube station in July, who suspected he was a suicide bomber.
De Menezes documents leaked to ITV
Relatives of the Brazilian Jean Charles de Menezes are pressing for the suspension of the police "shoot-to-kill" policy following information on the case was leaked to ITV News. Mr de Menezes, 27, was mistakenly shot dead by officers at Stockwell Tube station in July, who suspected he was a suicide bomber.
22 August 2005
Menezes shooting – Brazilian delegates arrive in UK
Two Brazilian delegates have arrived in Britain to meet with the Independent Police Complaints Commission and Metropolitan police over the shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes.
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01 October 2007
Police On Trial Over De Menezes Shooting
The Metropolitan Police have gone on trial over alleged health and safety failures surrounding the death of Jean Charles de Menezes. The Brazilian electrician was shot dead on July 22, 2005, by officers who mistakenly believed he was a suicide bomber.
Police On Trial Over De Menezes Shooting
The Metropolitan Police have gone on trial over alleged health and safety failures surrounding the death of Jean Charles de Menezes. The Brazilian electrician was shot dead on July 22, 2005, by officers who mistakenly believed he was a suicide bomber.
12 December 2008
Open Verdict In De Menezes Case
A jury has returned an open verdict at an inquest into the death of Jean Charles de Menezes, the man mistakenly shot by counter terrorism police in London over three years ago. Mr de Menezes was shot by two officers while sitting on an underground train. Police had mistakenly identified the man as a suicide bomber.
Open Verdict In De Menezes Case
A jury has returned an open verdict at an inquest into the death of Jean Charles de Menezes, the man mistakenly shot by counter terrorism police in London over three years ago. Mr de Menezes was shot by two officers while sitting on an underground train. Police had mistakenly identified the man as a suicide bomber.
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