THIS is the kinda of stuff that should make the black community go mad...

This happens all the time, Rancid.

In terms of the judgement/award, I’m not sure why the city is refusing to pay him since they employed and paid 4 million towards defending Dowdy, who was the police officer accused of fabricating evidence and performing an inadequate investigation in this case.

It has been my experience that the black community is accepting of their second class citizenship and will not be surprised that the city is refusing to pay a black man for injustice against his life in the form of 21 years taken by prison.
 
I expect they will be forced to pay. 6 million isnt enough tho.

Yeah, that seems like a weird thing the City Council can simply vote on.

I would think that if The City disputes the judgement, there should be a risk that a higher amount will be levied. It would be great if it was disputed and the result is "Yes, we got it wrong. A $10 million settlement is more appropriate."