Milwaukee

Jury Rules Against Milwaukee Officer for Running Over Suspect with Squad Car During Chase

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin — A civil jury found that a Milwaukee police officer was negligent when he ran over a suspect with his squad car during a high-speed chase in May 2020. The victim, Ravid Smith, pursued legal action against the city and Officer Antonio Obregon, culminating in a verdict that awarded him $57,926 to cover past medical expenses, pain, and suffering. The incident unfolded after a stolen vehicle, with Smith as a passenger, ignored a stop sign and collided with a semi-truck. The crash ejected Smith, who was then left unconscious in the road. It … Read more

Milwaukee Man Convicted for the 2022 Murder of Young Mother, Body Found in Creek

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Milwaukee, WI – A Milwaukee County jury convicted Nicolas Matzen of the murder of his former girlfriend, Emily Rogers, whose body was discovered near a creek in St. Francis nearly three years ago. The verdict was delivered after jurors deliberated for nearly three hours on Friday. Nicolas Matzen, who was visibly unemotional next to his attorney Scott Anderson, faced charges stemming from the death of Rogers, a 23-year-old mother from Milwaukee. The incident occurred approximately 34 months after Rogers was found dead in the 1300 block of East Waterford Street in St. Francis. Emily Rogers, … Read more

Milwaukee Judge Raises Concerns Over Media Coverage Ahead of Police Misconduct Trial

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MILWAUKEE — A local media report has sparked intense legal debate, culminating in a charged courtroom session where a judge voiced concerns about a potential jury being influenced. The focus of the issue is coverage of a civil lawsuit stemming from a 2020 incident where a Milwaukee police officer ran over a man with his squad car during a high-speed pursuit. The lawsuit was brought forward by Ravid Smith, who was injured after being ejected from a van during the police chase that ended in a collision with a semi-truck at the intersection of 30th … Read more

Milwaukee Public Schools Given Firm Deadline to Restore School Resource Officers

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Milwaukee, WI – A recent ruling by a Wisconsin judge has mandated that Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) must reinstate its school resource officer program, setting a firm deadline for action. The decision follows a series of discussions and debates over the effectiveness and implications of having police officers stationed within schools. The judicial order stipulates that MPS needs to re-establish the presence of school resource officers in its facilities by no later than the beginning of the next academic year. This decision attempts to address concerns regarding safety and security in school environments, an issue … Read more