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Dontre Hamilton

Aug 22, 2017

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.

May 31, 2017

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.

May 10, 2017

Tentative settlement reached over Milwaukee police shooting

The city of Milwaukee has reached a tentative $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.

Apr 13, 2017

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.

Jul 27, 2016

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.

Apr 27, 2016

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.

Dec 16, 2015

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.

Nov 20, 2015

Arrests during Milwaukee tree lighting referred to DA

Police say six demonstrators arrested during a downtown Milwaukee tree lighting ceremony have been referred to prosecutors.

Nov 10, 2015

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.

May 7, 2015

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.

Apr 28, 2015

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.

Mar 24, 2015

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.

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