Michigan State University Reaches Settlements with Families of Victims in Campus Shooting

Michigan State University has agreed to pay $15 million to the families of three students who were killed by a gunman on campus earlier this year. The settlement comes after concerns were raised about alleged security lapses. Each family will receive $5 million. The university hopes the settlement will provide relief and support to the affected families. The families' attorneys had raised concerns about the campus surveillance system, public access to buildings at night, and the inability to lock classroom doors. MSU had previously announced security changes, including key card access, locks on doors, and increased security camera coverage. The decision to hold classes in the building where two students were killed has faced criticism from some students.