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Jim Palmer

Feb 23, 2017

$3.3M settlement for family of black teen killed by officer

Relatives of an unarmed black teenager who was fatally shot by a police officer in Wisconsin will receive $3.35 million to settle a federal civil rights lawsuit, attorneys announced on Thursday.

Aug 12, 2015

Family files lawsuit in biracial man’s death (UPDATE)

The family of a biracial man who was shot and killed by a Wisconsin police officer filed a federal civil rights lawsuit Wednesday, alleging the officer's actions were unconstitutional.

Jun 3, 2015

Chief: Officer cleared in shooting will patrol

A white Wisconsin police officer was exonerated Wednesday by an internal investigation into his fatal shooting of an unarmed 19-year-old biracial man, a move that follows prosecutors declining to file charges and clears the way for him to go back to work.

Oct 17, 2013

Former DNR secretary mulling AG run

A former Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources secretary says he's considering a run for attorney general.

Oct 16, 2013

Rep. Richards joins race for attorney general (UPDATE)

Wisconsin Rep. Jon Richards announced he will run for attorney general Wednesday, promising to combat heroin abuse, violent crime and drunken driving.

Oct 14, 2013

Schimel officially announces attorney general run (UPDATE)

Waukesha County District Attorney Brad Schimel formally announced Monday he will run for Wisconsin attorney general, saying he has honed the skills he'll need in the position.

Oct 10, 2013

Police union leader mulling run for AG

The head of Wisconsin's largest police union says he's mulling a run for attorney general.

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