Louisiana state officials have reached a tentative $4.8 million settlement agreement with the family of Ronald Greene, a Black motorist who died during a violent arrest by Louisiana State Police in 2019.

The settlement resolves a lawsuit filed by Greene's family over his death during a roadside arrest that involved five white state police troopers. According to the agreement, the settlement amount is $4.85 million.

Greene died after being subjected to physical force during the arrest, including being punched, kicked, and stunned with a Taser by the officers involved in the incident. The case has drawn significant attention as part of broader scrutiny of police conduct and use of force.

The death occurred following a traffic stop that escalated into the violent arrest. Greene's death became the subject of investigation and legal proceedings that have continued for several years since the 2019 incident.

The settlement agreement remains tentative and would need final approval to be completed. The case represents one of several high-profile incidents involving Louisiana State Police that have resulted in legal action and calls for police accountability reforms.