Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Statement on Charging Decision in Jacob Blake Case
MILWAUKEE, WI – The following is the statement of Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley on the decision of the Kenosha County District Attorney to not bring criminal charges against Kenosha Police Officer Rusten Sheskey for the shooting of Jacob Blake in August:
“My heart goes out to the family of Jacob Blake, his children who were in the backseat when he was shot by police, and to Jacob himself as he continues on his road to recovery. They did not receive justice today.
“The likelihood of an everyday citizen not facing charges after shooting someone in the back on video is slim to none. That shouldn’t change for the police. When the police are above the law that means it is time to look at changing the law to make sure officers are held accountable.
“Today’s decision not only failed to deliver justice to Jacob and his family, but it failed to listen to the people in communities across the state and nation who demanded systemic change in policing in the wake of Blake’s shooting.
“I urge everyone exercising their right to assemble in the days ahead to do so peacefully and safely. And, I urge leaders at every level of government to listen to their voices and work together to answer the demand for systemic change in policing and transparency at all levels. “
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