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Milwaukee Will Pay More Than $60,000 To Settle Tearman Spencer Harassment Claim
Council moves to approve settlement while Spencer seeks reelection.
Feb 21st, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
More Funding Needed To Defend Against Police-Related Lawsuit
Sam Hadaway was wrongfully imprisoned, city now spending repeatedly on outside attorney to defend against $7.5 million claim.
Dec 22nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
27-Page Complaint Blasts City Attorney
Tearman Spencer and top deputies face new complaints of misusing public funds, kickbacks and more.
Jun 1st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
City Faces $9.5 Million In Legal Claims
Allegations of coerced confession, wrongful termination and underpayment of wages.
May 4th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Outside Counsel Will Represent City On Complaint Against City Attorney
City Attorney Tearman Spencer is being sued for harassment, discrimination.
May 3rd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
New Assessments Hike Residential Values By 17.7%
Property values surging across the entire city, but won't necessary mean a tax increase.
Apr 11th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Spencer Faces Sex Discrimination Claim
The City Attorney also accused of bypassing city ordinance to hire outside counsel.
Mar 22nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Putin-Backing Assistant City Attorney Fired
Jennifer DeMaster terminated after pro-Russian remarks on Russia Today. But City Attorney says comments weren't the issue.
Feb 28th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
$650,000 Settlement For Police Shooting Victim
Jerry Smith, Jr. shot three times in 2017 on rooftop: he called it a case of mistaken identity.
Feb 15th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Predator Cop Costs Milwaukee $400,000
Officer ultimately spent four years in jail after using his job to prey on teenage girls.
Dec 14th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Half of Milwaukee’s Car Thefts By Children
The 'Kia Boyz' have helped drive 'astronomical' 58% increase in city's car thefts, nearly half by kids 16 and under.
Dec 6th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Poised To Pay Additional $150,000 For Predator Police Officer
Officer Sonthana Rajaphoumi finished four-year prison sentence earlier this year.
Dec 2nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Latest City Attorney Controversy Causes Council Infighting
Dodd vs Zamarripa is an extension of Tearman Spencer vs City Hall
Oct 1st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
City Attorney Accused of Politically-Motivated, Retaliatory Staff Directive
Latest issue causes public infighting amongst Common Council.
Oct 1st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
