Las Vegas shooting victims awarded $16.7 million in federal aid

CINCINNATI (KGO) -- Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker says more than $16.7 million dollars will be given to the victims of the Las Vegas shooting, as well as first responders.

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Whitaker made the announcement Friday at a news conference in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Fifty-eight people were killed and more than 600 were hurt when a gunman opened fire on the Route 91 Harvest Festival on Oct. 1, 2017.


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The Justice Department says the money can be used to help pay for counseling, therapy, rehabilitation, trauma recovery and legal aid.

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