Louisiana (5/12/2026) — Louisiana officials have tentatively agreed to a Ronald Greene settlement valued at approximately $4.8 million in connection with the 2019 death of Greene during an arrest involving Louisiana State Police troopers.
According to reporting published by The Associated Press on May 12, 2026, the agreement would resolve a federal wrongful death lawsuit filed by Greene’s family following his death after a high-speed pursuit near Monroe on May 10, 2019.
The case drew national attention after body camera footage obtained and published by The Associated Press in 2021 showed troopers punching, stunning, dragging, and restraining Greene while he pleaded for mercy.
Louisiana State Police initially told Greene’s family that Greene died from injuries sustained in a crash. That explanation was later challenged after body camera footage and medical evidence became public, raising questions about the official account of the incident.
According to WWL-TV New Orleans, the tentative Ronald Greene settlement still requires approval from the Louisiana Legislature before becoming final. Louisiana State Police officials reportedly declined to comment further on the pending agreement.
Sparked Widespread Scrutiny
The incident sparked widespread scrutiny of Louisiana State Police and led to a broader U.S. Department of Justice investigation into the agency’s use of force practices. According to The Associated Press, federal investigators later concluded the agency engaged in a pattern of excessive force during arrests and pursuits before those findings were later rescinded under the Trump administration.
Several officers faced criminal charges connected to Greene’s death. However, according to reporting from The Guardian published May 12, 2026, federal prosecutors ultimately declined to pursue charges against the troopers involved. State prosecutions later resulted in misdemeanor battery convictions for two officers connected to the arrest.
Greene’s mother, Mona Hardin, became a leading voice demanding accountability and transparency throughout the investigation. The release of the body camera footage transformed the incident into one of the most closely watched police accountability controversies in Louisiana history.
Information in this report was gathered from reporting published by The Associated Press, WWL-TV New Orleans, and The Guardian on May 12, 2026.
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