Topeka settled two lawsuits for $1.025 million. On May 1, the city announced two settlement deals: one with Topeka police administrators Jana Kizzar and Colleen Stuart and the other with Capt. Jennifer Cross. “The settlement agreement and related payment is not an admission of liability or wrongdoing by the City,” a city press release stated. “The City is committed to treating all employees fairly and respectfully in accordance with its Personnel Manual and applicable laws.” The money used for these settlements will come from the special liability fund, which is separate from the city’s general fund.
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