Akron · Police accountability · Published 2026-08-14 · Reviewed 2026-10-21
Akron agrees to $4.75M tentative settlement in Jazmir Tucker civil case
The City of Akron announced Aug. 14, 2026, a tentative settlement of all pending civil litigation concerning the death of Jazmir Tucker (shot by Akron police in November 2024) for $4,750,000, pending approval by a probate judge. Director of Law Brian Angeloni stated the settlement came through a federal mediation process suggested by District Court Judge Pearson, contains no admission of wrongdoing, and avoids the uncertainty and expense of prolonged litigation. Mayor Malik’s statement called the loss tragic, said multimillion-dollar settlements cost Akron taxpayers and divert resources, and committed to continued policy, training, supervision, and accountability changes; the release also references the city’s earlier publication of an independent review by the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF).
What it means for residents
Practical impact
The dollar figure is public money: $4.75M pending probate approval. The policy thread to track is what “continued strengthening of policies, training, supervision, and accountability” produces in council records and future releases — and the PERF independent review the city published earlier in 2026.
Key facts
Verification record
- Amount
- $4,750,000 — settles all claims in the pending civil litigation
- Status
- Tentative; pending approval by a probate judge (as of the Aug. 14 release)
- Process
- Federal mediation suggested by District Court Judge Pearson
- Terms
- No admission of wrongdoing (per Director of Law)
- Related record
- Independent review by the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF), released by the city earlier in 2026
Official source
Show the work
City of Akron release (Aug. 14, 2026)
The official announcement remains the primary record. The summary is an independent rewrite and must preserve this link.
FAQ
Common questions
Does the settlement assign blame?
No. Per the city’s release, the agreement contains no admission of wrongdoing. The separate disciplinary outcomes were announced the same day (see companion page).
Who pays the settlement?
The city. Mayor Malik’s statement notes such settlements come at significant cost to Akron taxpayers and divert resources from other community investments.
Corrections
Accuracy and review
Every published summary will record its verification source, publication time, last-review time, and any correction. Errors will be corrected visibly rather than silently rewritten.