Men arrested at Starbucks settle case for $1 and promise of entrepreneur investment scheme

Two black men who were arrested for sitting at a Philadelphia Starbucks without ordering anything have settled with the city for a symbolic single dollar each, and a promise from officials to set up a $200,000 programme for young entrepreneurs.

Men arrested at Starbucks settle case for $1 and promise of entrepreneur investment scheme

Two black men who were arrested for sitting at a Philadelphia Starbucks without ordering anything have settled with the city for a symbolic single dollar each, and a promise from officials to set up a $200,000 programme for young entrepreneurs.

The men's lawyer and city mayor Jim Kenney outlined the agreement to The Associated Press.

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