Thursday, December 13, 2007

EMU settles with family of Laura Dickinson

Eastern Michigan University announced a $2.5 million dollar settlement with the family of Laura Dickinson found killed in her Hill Hall dorm room last December 15.

"Eastern Michigan University has reached an agreement with the Dickinson family and estate regarding the resolution of their claims," said Don Loppnow, executive vice president and provost in a statement "The Dickinson family remains in the thoughts and prayers of the entire campus community."

"The family of Laura Leigh Dickinson wishes to thank the Eastern Michigan University Rowing Team, all of the friends, teachers and fellow students of Laura for their heartfelt expressions of concern, sympathy and prayers and ask that the family's privacy be respected," the statement said.

You know the rest, trial begins anew in January.

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