A $2 million verdict in a federal lawsuit over illegal strip searches may be thrown out, and the entire case may have to be retried.
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Judge dismisses lawsuit contending illegal body searches
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit that contends Milwaukee police conducted an illegal body search.
Read More »Milwaukee considers settling strip search lawsuit
Milwaukee's city attorney is recommending the city pay $95,500 to settle a federal civil rights lawsuit alleging an illegal body cavity search of a drug suspect by a former police officer.
Read More »12 men seek to join lawsuit over strip searches
Twelve men who claim Milwaukee police officers violated their rights by conducting illegal strip and cavity searches under the pretense of looking for drugs are seeking to join others who already have sued the city and police department.
Read More »2 Milwaukee cops fined for role in strip searches
Two Milwaukee police officers convicted of failing to intervene when other officers conducted illegal body-cavity searches have each been fined $300.
Read More »Milwaukee police face more lawsuits over searches
The Milwaukee Police Department is facing a growing number of lawsuits over strip searches.
Read More »2nd officer pleads no contest in strip search
One of four white Milwaukee police officers accused of conducting illegal strip searches of black suspects became the second Friday to plead no contest.
Read More »5 sue city of Milwaukee for illegal strip searches
Five men are suing the city of Milwaukee and police chief over strip searches that led to criminal charges against four officers.
Milwaukee ex-cop gets 26 months for strip searches
A former Milwaukee police officer convicted of performing illegal strip searches and body-cavity searches on dozens of suspects has been sentenced to more than two years in prison.
Read More »Plea deal reached in illegal strip search case (UPDATE)
A Milwaukee police officer accused of illegal strip searches is expected to accept a plea deal.
Read More »4 officers plead not guilty in strip search case
Four Milwaukee police officers accused of illegal strip searches have pleaded not guilty to charges.
Read More »Milwaukee cops to stand trial in strip searches
Prosecutors can proceed with a case against four Milwaukee police officers charged with conducting illegal strip searches of suspects, a judge ruled Friday.
Read More »Charges filed against 4 officers in strip searches
A prosecutor says criminal charges are being filed against four Milwaukee police officers accused of illegally strip searching suspects.
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