Court upholds firing of Milwaukee cop who killed black man
A Wisconsin appeals court has upheld the firing of a Milwaukee police officer who shot and killed a black man.
Milwaukee council OKs $2.3M for family of man killed by cop
Milwaukee officials have approved a $2.3 million settlement with the family of a mentally ill black man who was fatally shot in a 2014 confrontation with a white police officer.
Judge rules in favor of family of Milwaukee man shot by cop
A federal judge has ruled that a Milwaukee police officer who fatally shot Dontre Hamilton in 2014 violated Hamilton's constitutional rights by illegally patting him down for weapons.
Milwaukee officer fired in death of black man loses appeal
A judge has upheld the firing of a white Milwaukee police officer who fatally shot a mentally ill black man in 2014.
Dontre Hamilton’s family sues city, police over 2014 death (UPDATE)
The family of a mentally ill black man who was fatally shot in a 2014 confrontation with a white police officer in a downtown Milwaukee park has sued the Police Department, officer Christopher Manney and the city.
Justice Department says Milwaukee police reform plan coming
The U.S. Justice Department announced plans Tuesday to work with Milwaukee police on implementing reforms following the fatal shooting of a mentally ill black man in a confrontation with a white officer last year at a downtown park.
Officer who killed Milwaukee man won’t face federal charges (UPDATE)
The U.S. Justice Department said Tuesday it wouldn't pursue criminal civil rights charges against a white Milwaukee police officer who shot a mentally ill black man 14 times in a city park last year.
Disability pay approved for officer who killed Milwaukee man
A police officer who fatally shot a man in a downtown Milwaukee park will receive duty disability pay.
Fired Milwaukee officer starts process to appeal in court (UPDATE)
A Milwaukee police officer who was fired for improper procedure in the lead-up to a fatal shooting has started the process to appeal his firing in circuit court.
Fired Milwaukee police officer has 10 days to file court appeal
A Milwaukee police officer who was fired for improper procedure in the lead-up to a fatal shooting has 10 days to file an appeal in circuit court to try to get his job back.
Firing of Milwaukee police officer who shot man upheld
Milwaukee's police chief was justified in firing a white officer who killed a black man during a scuffle last year, a panel of police commissioners ruled Monday night.
Panel says fired Milwaukee officer violated policy
A white Milwaukee police officer who was fired after he killed a black man during a scuffle last year violated department protocol when he tried to search the man moments before they began fighting,
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