Georgia pays $4M to end prisoner’s death case on eve of trial, attorneys say
By Rosie Manins
Published on April 6, 2026.
David Henegar was beaten to death over five hours by his cellmate, while he was supposed to be released from prison in 2021. The lawsuit was filed against the state of Georgia, claiming that staff ignored his cries for help and instead kept him in custody. The state has settled the issue for $4.5.
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