Akil Carter is suing Wauwatosa police claiming officers violated his civil rights A man claims he was wrongfully pulled over by Wauwatosa police officers, ordered out of the car to his knees at gunpoint and then handcuffed and placed in the back of a squad car, all because he is black. The traffic stop happened in September 2018 near 114th and Burleigh streets near the … [Read more...] about Federal lawsuit: Wisconsin black man arrested while driving with white grandmother sues officers
Lawsuits
Michelle Obama’s brother sues elite Milwaukee school claiming racism
Former President Barack Obama's brother-in-law and sister-in-law have filed a lawsuit against an elite private school in River Hills. Craig Robinson, and his wife Kelly, filed their lawsuit against the University School of Milwaukee (USM). It alleges that the school expelled the couple's two young sons after the Robinsons raised concerns about racial and socio-economic … [Read more...] about Michelle Obama’s brother sues elite Milwaukee school claiming racism
Kyle Rittenhouse plans to sue Whoopi Goldberg, others for ‘lies’ about him
Kyle Rittenhouse said he plans to sue Whoopi Goldberg, other celebrities and media companies for what he said are "lies" about him. A Kenosha County jury ruled in November 2021 that Rittenhouse acted in self-defense when he shot three people, killing two during the unrest in Kenosha in August 2020. Rittenhouse told Fox News Channel he launched a media accountability … [Read more...] about Kyle Rittenhouse plans to sue Whoopi Goldberg, others for ‘lies’ about him
Judge rules for former MPD chief in suit against FPC
A Milwaukee County judge has ruled in favor of former Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales in his wrongful dismissal lawsuit against the Fire and Police Commission. According to online court records, the court reversed the decision of the board to demote Morales this past summer. Earlier this month, the city attorney admitted Morales did not receive due process when the … [Read more...] about Judge rules for former MPD chief in suit against FPC
Texas sues Wisconsin over changes to election laws
The Texas attorney general is suing battleground states, including Wisconsin, over what he called unconstitutional changes to election laws. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed lawsuits Tuesday, December 8, 2020, against Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin in the United States Supreme Court. The suit claims the four states "exploited the COVID-19 pandemic to … [Read more...] about Texas sues Wisconsin over changes to election laws
Milwaukee attorney defends police in Sterling Brown arrest, asks for dismissal of federal suit
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett says no one benefits from 'legal wrangling' Milwaukee police officers did nothing wrong when they used a stun gun on Bucks' guard Sterling Brown during his arrest over a parking violation in January, a city attorney said Friday, contradicting the police chief and mayor who condemned the officers' actions. Grant Langley said in a court filing on … [Read more...] about Milwaukee attorney defends police in Sterling Brown arrest, asks for dismissal of federal suit