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The family of Alton Sterling has accepted a $4.5 million settlement, nearly five years after he was fatally shot by a Baton Rouge police officer.

The family of Alton Sterling has accepted a $4.5 million settlement, nearly five years after he was fatally shot by a Baton Rouge police officer.

BY JOSE MARTINEZ

Alton Sterling's Family Agrees to $4.5 Million Settlement Over 2016 Shooting

Baton Rouge Police Chief Murphy Paul announced Friday that Blane Salamoni, the officer who shot Alton Sterling, has been fired.

Baton Rouge Police Chief Murphy Paul announced Friday that Blane Salamoni, the officer who shot Alton Sterling, has been fired.

BY JOSE MARTINEZ

Police Officer Who Shot Alton Sterling Has Been Fired From the Baton Rouge Police Department

Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry announced the decision Tuesday.

Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry announced the decision Tuesday.

BY KATHERINE BARNER

Baton Rouge Officers Will Not Be Charged in the Fatal Shooting of Alton Sterling

The 2016 protests following the killing of Alton Sterling and subsequent killing of three police officers have spawned at least two separate lawsuits.

The 2016 protests following the killing of Alton Sterling and subsequent killing of three police officers have spawned at least two separate lawsuits.

BY OMAR BURGESS

Officer Wounded in 2016 Baton Rouge Shooting Sues Black Lives Matter Leaders

The Department of Justice has ruled Baton Rouge officers will not be charged in the fatal shooting of Alton Sterling.

The Department of Justice has ruled Baton Rouge officers will not be charged in the fatal shooting of Alton Sterling.

BY JOSHUA ESPINOZA

Report: Officers Involved in the Fatal Shooting of Alton Sterling Will Not Be Charged

From Emmett Till to Trayvon Martin, there's a long history of anti-Black racism and policing—and we're still grappling with it today.

From Emmett Till to Trayvon Martin, there's a long history of anti-Black racism and policing—and we're still grappling with it today.

BY TREVA B. LINDSEY

5 Years After His Death, Trayvon Martin Still Impacts the Future of #BlackLivesMatter

#MannequinChallenge video meets police brutality and Black Lives Matter.

#MannequinChallenge video meets police brutality and Black Lives Matter.

BY DEBBIE ENCALADA

Viral Mannequin Challenge Video Spotlights Police Brutality

Alton Sterling's oldest son attended a Saint Pablo show for his 16th birthday, and got to meet Kanye West and Kim Kardashian.

Alton Sterling's oldest son attended a Saint Pablo show for his 16th birthday, and got to meet Kanye West and Kim Kardashian.

BY JOSHUA ESPINOZA

Alton Sterling's Oldest Son Celebrated His 16th Birthday With Kanye West and Kim Kardashian

DeRay Mckesson is suing the Baton Rouge police department over his July arrest during the Alton Sterling protests.

DeRay Mckesson is suing the Baton Rouge police department over his July arrest during the Alton Sterling protests.

BY KARI PAUL

DeRay Mckesson Sues Baton Rouge Police Over Arrest During Alton Sterling Protest

Ava DuVernay and other black filmmakers and activists honor the lives lost to police brutality in a new video series by 'Creed' director Ryan Coogler.

Ava DuVernay and other black filmmakers and activists honor the lives lost to police brutality in a new video series by 'Creed' director Ryan Coogler.

BY MORGAN BASKIN

Ryan Coogler, Ava DuVernay Remember Victims of Police Brutality in New Video Series