Family of pair slain by Veterans Affairs officer reaches settlement with feds

The family of Dominique McGeachy and her son Jerel McGeachy Jr., killed by Jerel McGeachy (a VA police officer), reached a settlement with the federal government. The lawsuit alleged VA negligence in allowing the officer access to an armory despite a protection order. Disciplinary actions were taken against VA officials, and the family will file motions to apportion settlement proceeds.