Wisconsin Justice Initiative
Ruling Limits Involuntary Medication of Inmates
WI Supreme Court says prisoners can’t be forcibly medicated unless they are dangerous.
May 17th, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt
Inside the State’s Prisons
Inmates talk about prison life during a pandemic when only 1% have been tested for virus.
May 14th, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt
Court Overturns 2010 Homicide Conviction
Milwaukee police clearly violated suspect’s Miranda rights, federal judge rules.
Apr 28th, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt
What’s Life Like Inside State’s Prisons?
Contrasting state's official description vs. inmate’s account of prison life during pandemic.
Apr 13th, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt
Charting the Changes in State’s Prisons
Courts grinding to a halt, 39% drop in locking up those on probation, parole.
Apr 6th, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt
We Urge Release of Aged, Infirm Inmates
Advocacy groups urge Evers, DOC to expand compassionate release during outbreak.
Mar 22nd, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt
Deputy City Attorney Accused of Racism
Defense attorney calls for investigation of Deputy City Attorney Jan Smokowicz.
Mar 11th, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt
Committee Demands Stop-and-Frisk Plan
18 months after court settlement, Judiciary committee wants Fire & Police Commission plan with specific timelines.
Mar 2nd, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt
Kelly, Karofsky Divide the County
Karofsky wins Milwaukee and North Shore, Kelly wins southern suburbs in high court race.
Feb 24th, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt
Police Officer Denies Stepping on Sterling Brown
But video shows he did. More testimony from controversial 2018 arrest of Bucks player
Feb 19th, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt
Morales Hides Policies on Public Protests?
Police procedures offered to Fire & Police Commission on handling demonstrations, rallies are heavily redacted.
Feb 17th, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt
Fire & Police Commission Okays Probe
To investigate leak of police department video. But who will do investigation and how will it be funded?
Feb 10th, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt
