John Chisholm is the Milwaukee County District Attorney.
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Racial Bias Found in Pot Prosecutions
Black Wisconsinites 4.3% more likely to be prosecuted for pot possession, new study finds.
Mar 22nd, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
Milwaukee Police Helped Patrol Tosa Protests?
MPD denies it, but evidence suggests its police were covertly involved.
Mar 17th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
Was Jay Anderson’s Killing Properly Investigated?
New probe raises questions about his shooting by former Tosa cop Joseph Mensah.
Mar 10th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
50 Plaintiffs Sue Wauwatosa
Lawsuit charges police responded to protests with "brutal, violent and unconstitutional tactics."
Mar 7th, 2021 by Hannah Haynes
Waukesha Faith Group Questions Mensah Hiring
Concerns over Waukesha Sheriff’s hiring of controversial Wauwatosa officer.
Feb 18th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
False Electors Were GOP Campaign Donors
Republican insiders accused of election fraud gave $14,000 to state candidates.
Feb 18th, 2021 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Spindell Can Vote on Whether to Investigate Himself
Elections Commission member Robert Spindell one of 10 Republicans accused of election fraud.
Feb 17th, 2021 by Henry Redman
10 Republicans Accused of Voter Fraud
Meet the folks who wanted to overturn Wisconsin’s election. Legal complaint says they committed crimes.
Feb 16th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Mensah Now a Waukesha Sheriff’s Deputy
Wauwatosa Police officer who killed three people over five years hired by Waukesha County. Will be paid for both jobs through 2021.
Jan 26th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Pandemic Has Slowed Court Cases
Many in jail awaiting trial charged with homicides, sexual assault and lesser felonies.
Jan 25th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
12% of State’s Law Enforcement Without Body or Dash Cameras
Kenosha DA said body cameras would have helped the Jacob Blake investigation.
Jan 22nd, 2021 by Henry Redman
Acevedo Family Pledges Push For Justice
They demand officer Michael Mattioli be fired, his alleged accomplices be charged in death of their son Joel.
Dec 29th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
Baldwin Questions U.S. Marshall’s Role in Tosa Protests
Baldwin said U.S. Attorney should explain if Operation Legend Resources were used.
Dec 19th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
911 Audio from Joel Acevedo Case Released
"I want to go home," says Acevedo. Family still seeking body camera footage.
Dec 17th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
How We’ve Handled the Tosa Protests
More than 75 protests and lots of misunderstandings. How city officials have responded.
Dec 5th, 2020 by Wauwatosa Mayor Dennis McBride
How Independent Are Police Shooting Investigations?
Emails raise questions about the rotating team of investigators known as the Milwaukee Area Investigative Team.
Dec 5th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
Tosa Police Found ‘Significant Training Issues’ in Shooting by Mensah
Chisholm recommended body cameras after Jay Anderson’s shooting but department stalled.
Dec 1st, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
Mensah Drove 110 MPH in High-Speed Chase
Records show Wauwatosa cop involved in three shootings disciplined for car crashes.
Nov 23rd, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
Mensah Will Get $125,000 from Wauwatosa
Police officer gets his full salary, plus other payouts, through end of 2021. Hasn't worked since July.
Nov 18th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Wauwatosa Cop Joseph Mensah Resigns
Effective November 30th. Controversial officer killed three people in five years. All ruled justified self-defense.
Nov 18th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Judge Rules Against Marsy’s Law
Circuit Court rules amendment passed by referendum didn't fully inform voters of constitutional changes.
Nov 4th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Your Guide to Down Ballot Races
Trump versus Biden isn't the only ballot item. Here's information on 13 other races across the county
Nov 2nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Wauwatosa Struggles With History of Racism
As the city grapples with policing, racial injustice looms over the conversation.
Oct 29th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
Police Use of Cell Phone Data At Issue
The new privacy frontier? State Supreme Court asked to rule on the issue.
Oct 26th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
‘Does My Vote Matter?’
Mixed emotions as city’s minority and low-income voters head to the polls.
Oct 26th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
Chisholm Calls Marsy’s Law ‘Unfunded Mandate’
County budgeting $224,000 for new staff to comply with requirements.
Oct 24th, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt
Sheriff Opposes Further Budget Cuts
Proposed cut of just 2.7%. Sup. Clancy wants 25%, grills sheriff over protests and department spending.
Oct 14th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Defund the Drug War
You can’t defund the police without changing what’s driving the military mentality of cops.
Oct 11th, 2020 by Paul Mozina
Tosa Police Arrest Cole Family At Protest
Tracy Cole, Alvin Cole's mother, was sent to the hospital for injuries from her arrest.
Oct 9th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
Law Enforcement, Protesters Play Cat-Mouse Game After Mensah Decision
March from Downtown to Mayfair Mall blocked repeatedly by National Guard, Sheriffs, Police.
Oct 8th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
District Attorney Won’t Charge Tosa Police Officer
Chisholm declines. But investigator hired by Wauwatosa recommends officer be fired.
Oct 7th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Investigator Recommends Mensah’s Termination
Officer who shot 17-year-old Alvin Cole “violated several policies,” Police & Fire Commission finds.
Oct 7th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
DA Creates Unique Public Data Dashboard
Chisholm joins nationwide project to make prosecutors more transparent and responsive.
Sep 30th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Tosa Police Issue Gets More Heated
Other suburb’s police massing against protesters. Sensenbrenner, police chief, talk radio condemn protests.
Aug 17th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
Many Back Ramon for Register of Deeds
Appointed by Evers in 2019 to fill the vacant office, he has racked up many endorsements.
Aug 9th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Candidate List and Election Guide
Long list of candidates, but ballots will be short for most Milwaukeeans.
Aug 6th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Federal “Surge” Is At Least 25 Agents
But far smaller than other cities, will not target protesters, says agent in charge.
Jul 29th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Federal Agent “Surge” Nothing New?
Different than Portland, continues past help, Chisholm and DeSiato explain.
Jul 27th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Tosa Alderwoman Calls for Firing Officer
First official in Wauwatosa to support firing of Joseph Mensah, who was involved in three total shootings.
Jul 13th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
Tosa PD Protesters Issue List of Demands
Despite increasing pressure from police, protesters in Tosa continue to seek justice.
Jul 10th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
Activists Ratchet Up Pressure on Tosa PD
Jay-Z's Roc Nation calls for Mensah's firing, Tosa Police arrest protesters.
Jul 9th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
Tosa PD Getting New Body Cameras
Under pressure from activists, Wauwatosa Common Council approves new body cameras for department.
Jul 2nd, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
Vaun Mayes Released From Jail
DA reviewing charges on protest organizer. Activists call it targeted harassment, call for Chief Morales to step down.
Jun 30th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Acevedo Family Demands Justice
Attorneys call for more to be charged in Joel Acevedo's killing. His parents doubt justice will be done.
Jun 24th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Protesters Demand Firing of Tosa Police Officer
The officer has killed three young men since 2015.
Jun 19th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
Shorewood Spitter Charged With Hate Crime, Felony For Assaulting Officer
Stephanie Rapkin faces up to six years in jail.
Jun 12th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
‘The Three’ Protest Targets Wauwatosa Cop
Grieving families say one Tosa officer involved in three fatal shooting in five years.
Jun 9th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
Protest Leader Frank Nitty Released
District Attorney Chisholm says leader released, wasn't charged, but facts still being gathered.
Jun 3rd, 2020 by Bruce Murphy and Jeramey Jannene
Peaceful March Leader Frank Nitty Arrested
Sheriff's deputies arrested influential leader. Mayor Barrett reportedly opposed detainment.
Jun 2nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene and Bruce Murphy
27 COVID-19 Cases at House of Correction, All Inmates To Be Tested
Milwaukee County launches public dashboard tracking COVID-19 cases in three detention facilities.
Apr 17th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley Rising in County Exec Race
He and Chris Larson look likely to make it through the February primary.
Feb 11th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Langley Has Raised Just $2,500
Incumbent city attorney way behind his challengers in campaign donations.
Jan 8th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Bobot Will Attack Langley. Sort Of
Vince Bobot has (mostly) changed his mind about going negative in race for city attorney.
Dec 10th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Mayor, Officials Denounce Acid Attack
Barrett says Trump’s rhetoric has fed anger leading to such attacks.
Nov 4th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
Campaigning on the Taxpayer’s Dime?
Changes in state law open door to abuses, campaigning by government workers.
Oct 31st, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Anonymous Crime Reporting Service Launches
"Crime doesn't pay, but Crime Stoppers does," says Alderwoman Chantia Lewis.
Oct 15th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Lena Taylor Announces Run for Mayor
"We need leadership and an office that is not corrupt," she declares.
Sep 3rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Journal Sentinel Slams “Liberal” News Site
Claims Wisconsin Examiner is “partisan” and “slanted” but provides not one example.
Aug 27th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
About Those Good Guys With a Gun
Cop killer Jordan Fricke is the latest case undermining that theory.
Jul 30th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Take It EZ, Donovan Urges
New public-private initiative targets reckless driving in the city.
Jul 22nd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
City Attorney Grant Langley Retiring?
Vince Bobot announces for job, leading to speculation Langley may retire after 36 years.
Jun 18th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Milwaukee Police Target Speeding
Vehicle crashes, hit-and-runs spiking, police working with state patrol to clamp down.
May 2nd, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
Chisholm Confirms Health Department Probe
DA says months-long investigation of how lead abatement program was handled continues.
Apr 24th, 2019 by Edgar Mendez
DA Asked To Consider Charging City Officials
Hamilton, Donovan ask Chisholm to review top officials' actions on lead program problems.
Apr 22nd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Advocates of Legal Pot Still Face Hurdles
Public support growing but GOP leaders oppose Evers' plan to legalize medical marijuana and possession of small amounts.
Apr 7th, 2019 by Suzie Kazar
Chisholm Supports Probe of Clergy Sex Abuse
Calls for statewide investigation of Catholic Church’s handling of child sex abuse allegations.
Jan 24th, 2019 by Mary Kate McCoy
Chisholm Supports Fully Legal Pot
But only with adequate implementation and regulatory structures, he says.
Jan 2nd, 2019 by Gretchen Schuldt
Will Obama Visit Increase Black Turnout?
4,000 people attended, mostly North Side residents, whose votes could be critical.
Oct 30th, 2018 by Grace Connatser
MPD Slow to Respond to Violent Crimes
But response times for all types of calls have dropped an average of 32 minutes since 2015.
Aug 7th, 2018 by Edgar Mendez
Flynn’s Work for Archdiocese a Hot Issue
Gubernatorial candidate’s work on clergy sex abuse scandal gets more criticism, support.
Jul 24th, 2018 by Laurel White
The Tasing of Adam Trammel
Controversial diagnosis at Issue in death of man tased more than 12 times by West Milwaukee cops.
Jun 22nd, 2018 by Hayley Sperling
Hop Over to The Wicked Hop
One of the few taverns on streetcar line, in one of few buildings to survive Third Ward fire.
May 24th, 2018 by Michael Horne
Common Ground Will Campaign for Living Wage
1,200 activists gather to launch new campaign addressing low wages in Milwaukee.
May 3rd, 2018 by Robyn Di Giacinto
County’s Felony Traffic Cases Up 21%
2017 increase probably driven by tougher drunk driving laws.
Mar 19th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
John Chisholm On the Hot Seat
DA addresses police-community relations, death penalty, other questions in Q&A at MATC.
Mar 6th, 2018 by Dave Fidlin
GOP Not the Law-and-Order Party?
Republicans are undermining prosecutors, FBI, both here and nationally.
Feb 7th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
17 Biggest Mistakes by Brad Schimel
Media feasting on problems in John Doe report. Here’s a scorecard of biggest goofs.
Dec 19th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Flawed Hair Analysis Wrongly Imprisons Many
WCIJ finds nine cases in Wisconsin, among hundreds nationally.
Oct 25th, 2017 by Katherine Proctor and Dee J. Hall
The Death of Jermaine Claybrooks
Police killed suspected drug dealer, but his family and lawyer say slaying unjustified.
Oct 15th, 2017 by Isiah Holmes
Community Groups Hail Clarke’s Resignation
Anti-Clarke groups declare victory, push Walker on replacement he appoints.
Sep 5th, 2017 by Jabril Faraj
Who’s Charged for Pot Possession?
Review of cases shows black males mostly charged for a second offense.
Aug 16th, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
Help Offered for South Side Prostitutes
Police, county partner with Benedict Center to combat growing prostitution problem.
Jul 17th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
Local Leaders Demand Clarke’s Removal
Legislators, community leaders call on Gov. Walker to remove sheriff from office.
Jun 1st, 2017 by Jabril Faraj
Sparks Fly Over Hamilton Settlement
Council approves $2.3 million settlement, but black aldermen debate Donovan.
May 31st, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Still Questions on Claybrook’s Death
Suspect killed by hail of bullets from police. But was this necessary?
May 12th, 2017 by Jabril Faraj
Hidden Loaded Guns And No Training
Republican bill to end permits and training for concealed carry is dangerous.
Apr 4th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Chisholm For Governor?
Will District Attorney run against Walker? DA's son encourages speculation.
Mar 15th, 2017 by Michael Horne
Public’s Trust Abused on Police Videos
Flynn, Barrett gave misleading statements on Sylville Smith video, yet it still hasn’t been released.
Dec 29th, 2016 by Bill Lueders
Mixed Reactions to Charges in Sylville Smith’s Killing
DA charges officer Heaggan-Brown. Family and community demand video's release.
Dec 16th, 2016 by Jabril Faraj
Offering a Clean Slate
Community Re-Entry & Expungement Summit offers to help non-violent felons finds work, housing and opportunity.
Sep 20th, 2016 by Naomi Waxman
District Attorney Election Divided by Race
Swanigan won most majority black wards, Chisholm won everywhere else in county.
Aug 22nd, 2016 by Gretchen Schuldt
ALEC’s Dark Money Game
Eric O'Keefe speaks at ALEC conference, Wisconsin seen as model for the nation.
Aug 13th, 2016 by Chris Taylor
19 Election Winners and Losers
Beyond the candidates, behind the scenes. who won, who lost?
Aug 10th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Can Chisholm Be Beaten?
The DA pleads for help as dark money from outside the county blasts him.
Aug 8th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Thoughts from Philadelphia
Crime and justice reform and the 2016 presidential election.
Jul 28th, 2016 by Craig Mastantuono
The John Chisholm Road Show
He discusses his handling of crime, staff turnover and that "partisan witch hunt."
Jul 27th, 2016 by Michael Horne
Chisholm Far More Experienced Than Opponent
He’s handled 14 times more cases than Swanigan. He also shows up for debates.
Jul 25th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
The Plight of Milwaukee’s War Children
Inner city violence creates a war zone for children. We need a solution.
Jul 25th, 2016 by The Shellow Group
The Further Adventures of John Doe
U.S. Supreme Court signals it might take appeal of decision shutting down John Doe probe.
Jul 22nd, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
Radio Ad Blasts John Chisholm
Secretive group blames DA for carjackings, lauds his opponent Verona Swanigan.
Jul 20th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
