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Milwaukee DA John Chisholm Announces Re-election Bid
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Milwaukee DA John Chisholm Announces Re-election Bid

The District Attorney’s office under Chisholm’s leadership has been instrumental in establishing many initiatives that not only take violent offenders off the streets, but also reduce crime.

“All he did was shoot a cop”
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“All he did was shoot a cop”

Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan June 25, 2015

Friday Photos: Sojourner Center Will Be a National Model
Friday Photos

Sojourner Center Will Be a National Model

The 56-bed Sojourner Family Peace Center will be the nation's largest comprehensive provider of domestic violence prevention and intervention services.

Back in the News: How Chisholm Is Reducing Black Imprisonment
Back in the News

How Chisholm Is Reducing Black Imprisonment

A New Yorker story portrays the Milwaukee DA as a super-hero of reform. Hm. Is that true?

House Confidential: Whitefish Bay’s Welfare Fraud Home
House Confidential

Whitefish Bay’s Welfare Fraud Home

This lovely Colonial has abundant nooks, color-coordinated ceilings, and a family whose parents have been arrested for welfare fraud.

Back in the News: Chisholm Decision Triggers Controversy
Back in the News

Chisholm Decision Triggers Controversy

DA decides not to charge officer who killed mentally ill man, leaving community divided over issue.

District Attorney watches while the City of Milwaukee implodes
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District Attorney watches while the City of Milwaukee implodes

Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. November 11, 2014

Open Records Request filed to provide Red Arrow Park answers
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Open Records Request filed to provide Red Arrow Park answers

Statement of Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs September 30, 2014

Increased Public Safety, Expanded Mental Health Care Services and Tax Freeze Top Abele’s 2015 Budget Proposal
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Increased Public Safety, Expanded Mental Health Care Services and Tax Freeze Top Abele’s 2015 Budget Proposal

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele will highlight his 2015 Budget Proposal

Hamilton family and community deserve answers soon
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Hamilton family and community deserve answers soon

Statement from Common Council President Michael J. Murphy September 15, 2014

Murphy’s Law: Why Didn’t Chisholm Go After Democrats?
Murphy’s Law

Why Didn’t Chisholm Go After Democrats?

Republicans say the John Doe probe proves bias. So does the federal suit against DA. Are they right?

Murphy’s Law: Recall Effort Targets John Chisholm
Murphy’s Law

Recall Effort Targets John Chisholm

DA targeted by right wingers outraged by John Doe and liberal blacks angered by suspects killed in custody.

Mayor Barrett Announces Stolen Thumb Drive Recovered
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Mayor Barrett Announces Stolen Thumb Drive Recovered

Jump drive with confidential city employee information found by Milwaukee police

How Liars Jail the Innocent

How Liars Jail the Innocent

State laws have no standards on police informants, whose wrongful testimony can put innocent people behind bars.

How to Improve the City’s Quality of Life

How to Improve the City’s Quality of Life

South side organizer helps implement improvement plans in several neighborhoods.

Plea deal in cavity searches case is a disappointment
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Plea deal in cavity searches case is a disappointment

Statement of Common Council President Willie L. Hines, Jr. April 23, 2013

Innocent until proven guilty
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Innocent until proven guilty

Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. January 16, 2013

Supervisor Romo West Remembers Dayana Garcia, Asks for Help in Apprehending Murderer
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Supervisor Romo West Remembers Dayana Garcia, Asks for Help in Apprehending Murderer

Garcia was 24-years-old when her estranged husband, Jose Luis Discua Bados, murdered her on January 3rd, 2012 in the backyard of her family’s home on South 13th Street in Milwaukee.

Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr.
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Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr.

Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr.

Supervisor Alexander Lends Support to Encourage Adoption
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Supervisor Alexander Lends Support to Encourage Adoption

National Adoption Day is November 17

Milwaukee County Board Raises Taxes While Sacrificing Service Level, Public Safety
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Milwaukee County Board Raises Taxes While Sacrificing Service Level, Public Safety

The Milwaukee County Board’s Budget Committee has voted to put politics above the interests of the community.

Supervisor Mayo Expresses Concern in Brandon Johnson Case
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Supervisor Mayo Expresses Concern in Brandon Johnson Case

“I would like to express my deepest sympathies to the family of Brandon Johnson. I want them to know my thoughts are with them every step of the way."

Murphy’s Law: Is Chief Flynn Off the Hook?
Murphy’s Law

Is Chief Flynn Off the Hook?

The federal investigation could cool calls for Flynn's resignation.

A City At Risk?

A City At Risk?

"The community's less safe," says District Attorney John Chisholm, because of staff cuts.

DCD’s Rocky Marcoux is cleared by DA’s Office
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DCD’s Rocky Marcoux is cleared by DA’s Office

Today I received correspondence from the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office, notifying me that the investigation of my inquiry into possible criminal wrongdoing on the part of Commissioner Rocky Marcoux of the Department of City Development had been completed.