By Cassandra Lans On Tuesday, May 28, 2013 the U.S. attorney’s office made the decision to not charge three Milwaukee police officers involved with the arrest of Derek Williams who also died … [Read more...]
SDC welcomes new commissioners
The Social Development Commission (SDC) has six newly elected members for its Board. Milwaukee County residents participated in the SDC Board Elections held Friday, April 12. Residents selected six … [Read more...]
Derek Williams inquest jury recommend that officers be charged
By Cassandra Lans Finally, the family and friends of Derek Williams were able to breathe a sigh of relief, as the jury's decision was read in court around 1:15 pm Thursday afternoon. The jury … [Read more...]
Civil Rights Division now accepting tips from Milwaukee citizens about MPD
Residents who believe Milwaukee Police officers have violated their rights have an outlet for their concerns starting this week, with the announcement by U.S. Attorney James Santelle that the Civil … [Read more...]
FBI launches investigation into Williams’ death
Compiled by Courier Staff It has been a busy couple of weeks for Milwaukee’s police department, the office of the medical examiner and the Mayor, beginning with the release of a video showing … [Read more...]
Sen. Coggs says Derek Williams’ death was preventable because of “Lacy Law”
State Senator Spencer Coggs said Derek Williams didn’t have to die in police custody if officers had followed the “Lacy Law.” Coggs authored the law as a State Representative and it was enacted in … [Read more...]
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Community confidence in police may be shattered with release of Williams tape
By Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs Anger, frustration, pain, and disappointment are a few of the emotions that came over me this past weekend when, like so many members of this community, I read … [Read more...]