Brianna Grier's family has reached a settlement in their federal lawsuit against Hancock County Sheriff Tomlyn Primus and two officers over her 2022 death. Grier's fall from a police cruiser, left unsecured by deputies, sparked outrage and questions about law enforcement's handling of mental health crises.
Brianna Grier

Brianna Grier’s family has reached a settlement in their federal lawsuit against Hancock County Sheriff Tomlyn Primus and two officers over her 2022 death. Grier’s fall from a police cruiser, left unsecured by deputies, sparked outrage and questions about law enforcement’s handling of mental health crises.

🛑 Why It Matters: Grier’s death is part of a growing call for reform in how law enforcement responds to mental health emergencies. Families like hers face risks when the right resources aren’t in place.

🚨 What’s Happening:

  • Grier’s family filed a $100 million lawsuit accusing the sheriff’s office of negligence and civil rights violations.
  • Deputies failed to secure Grier in the vehicle, leading to her fatal fall.

⚖️ Between the Lines: District Attorney T. Wright Barksdale declined to press criminal charges, stating that deputies committed no crimes. But legal settlements like this show the lasting impact of institutional failings.


Brianna Grier's family has reached a settlement in their federal lawsuit against Hancock County Sheriff Tomlyn Primus and two officers over her 2022 death. Grier's fall from a police cruiser, left unsecured by deputies, sparked outrage and questions about law enforcement's handling of mental health crises.
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