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Blacks Slammed by Municipal Court Fines
73% of municipal court fines hit city’s African Americans, totals $23 million over four years.
Nov 4th, 2016 by Edgar Mendez
Municipal Judges Ignore the Law
Audios show poor defendants aren't informed of right to community service rather than fines and jail.
Nov 1st, 2016 by Gretchen Schuldt
Municipal Court Denies Open Records Request
Wisconsin Justice Initiative seeks audio tapes to see if court is following the laws on handling defendants.
Jul 24th, 2016 by Brendan O’Brien
Neighborhood News Service Launches Fund Drive
The unique, five-year old publication covering local neighborhoods seeks donations.
Apr 1st, 2016 by Dylan Deprey
Few Municipal Court Defendants Have Lawyers
In 98% of cases they have none. Those with attorneys get off easier.
Nov 13th, 2015 by Brendan O’Brien
Poor People Get Far More Municipal Fines
Study shows municipal court's fines for petty offenses fall disproportionately on the poor.
Nov 12th, 2015 by Brendan O’Brien
Milwaukee Municipal Court Under Fire
It imprisons debtors and seems bloated with staff. Will city demand changes?
Aug 18th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Clean Slate Milwaukee Works to Help Convicts
Group pushing to make judicial clemency and expunging records a less restrictive process.
Jun 5th, 2015 by Jabril Faraj
Does Milwaukee Run a Debtor’s Prison?
Study finds Milwaukee Municipal Court jails thousands of poor people for failing to pay fines. Why?
Apr 30th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Why Did Police Arrest Local Reporter?
Officers say they feared for their safety. Reporter says he feels threatened by police.
Jan 21st, 2015 by Brendan O’Brien
How Wisconsin Punishes the Poor
National Public Radio reports how poor people who can’t pay fines lose their drivers licenses.
Jan 5th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Judge Derek Mosley’s 160-Year-Old Home
The municipal judge's home is unique -- just one of just 38 in town built before the Civil War.
Aug 18th, 2014 by Michael Horne
