Extradition hearing for Kyle Rittenhouse delayed; attorney says teen acted in self-defense
The 17-year-old charged with killing two people during protests in Kenosha will be in court Friday, Aug. 28. Kyle Rittenhouse is expected to argue self-defense.
The 17-year-old charged with killing two people during protests in Kenosha will be in court Friday, Aug. 28. Kyle Rittenhouse is expected to argue self-defense.
New details revealed in shooting of Jacob Blake; MCSO discontinues watch of Blake
The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) on Friday, Aug. 28 released new details in the officer-involved shooting of Jacob Blake. The DOJ released the names of the other officers at the scene -- and indicated two taser attempts by two different officers failed before Officer Rusten Sheskey fired seven times.
The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) on Friday, Aug. 28 released new details in the officer-involved shooting of Jacob Blake. The DOJ released the names of the other officers at the scene -- and indicated two taser attempts by two different officers failed before Officer Rusten Sheskey fired seven times.
ATF’s National Response Team arrives in Kenosha to assist investigating arson cases
Federal officials are seeking to speak to persons of interest who could advance the arson investigations of over 20 businesses and approximately 12 government-owned vehicles in Kenosha.
Federal officials are seeking to speak to persons of interest who could advance the arson investigations of over 20 businesses and approximately 12 government-owned vehicles in Kenosha.
Illinois teen charged in Kenosha shooting that killed 2, wounded 1
Prosecutors on Thursday charged a 17-year-old from Illinois in the fatal shooting of two protesters and the wounding of a third in Kenosha, Wisconsin, during a night of unrest following the weekend police shooting of Jacob Blake.
Prosecutors on Thursday charged a 17-year-old from Illinois in the fatal shooting of two protesters and the wounding of a third in Kenosha, Wisconsin, during a night of unrest following the weekend police shooting of Jacob Blake.
Gov. Evers visits Kenosha, community continues cleanup efforts: 'We'll rise up'
Gov. Evers visited Kenosha for the first time Thursday since unrest unfolded after the officer-involved shooting of Jacob Blake.
Gov. Evers visited Kenosha for the first time Thursday since unrest unfolded after the officer-involved shooting of Jacob Blake.
Homicide charges filed against Illinois teenager Kyle Rittenhouse in fatal shooting during protests
A video director for the conservative website The Daily Caller tweeted Wednesday that he had conducted a video interview with the suspected gunman before the shooting and posted a clip in which the armed young man, standing in front of a boarded-up building, said “our job is to protect this business.”
A video director for the conservative website The Daily Caller tweeted Wednesday that he had conducted a video interview with the suspected gunman before the shooting and posted a clip in which the armed young man, standing in front of a boarded-up building, said “our job is to protect this business.”
9 arrested after 'suspicious vehicles with out-of-state plates' stopped on 4th night of protests in Kenosha
Police said this began with a citizen tip that the vehicles planned to meet in a remote lot near State Highway 50 and Green Bay Road.
Police said this began with a citizen tip that the vehicles planned to meet in a remote lot near State Highway 50 and Green Bay Road.
ACLU calls for 'immediate resignation' of Kenosha police chief, sheriff after Blake shooting
According to a news release from the ACLU, Sheriff Beth’s deputies "not only fraternized with white supremacist counter-protesters on Tuesday but allowed the shooter to leave as people yelled that he was the shooter."
According to a news release from the ACLU, Sheriff Beth’s deputies "not only fraternized with white supremacist counter-protesters on Tuesday but allowed the shooter to leave as people yelled that he was the shooter."
'Jacob Blake didn't pose any threat:' Attorney releases statement after DOJ said knife found after shooting
“Jacob did nothing to provoke police. He was a great father and was only intending to get his children out of a volatile situation. Witnesses confirm that he was not in possession of a knife and didn’t threaten officers in any way," Benjamin Crump said in a statement Thursday on the shooting of Jacob Blake by Kenosha police.
“Jacob did nothing to provoke police. He was a great father and was only intending to get his children out of a volatile situation. Witnesses confirm that he was not in possession of a knife and didn’t threaten officers in any way," Benjamin Crump said in a statement Thursday on the shooting of Jacob Blake by Kenosha police.
Police largely silent as outrage builds over Jacob Blake shooting
Investigators haven’t explained why police drew guns on Blake and why the officer opened fire. They say a knife was found in the SUV, but they have said nothing about what role it may have played.
Investigators haven’t explained why police drew guns on Blake and why the officer opened fire. They say a knife was found in the SUV, but they have said nothing about what role it may have played.
Gov. Evers: National Guard members from AZ, MI, AL will support Wisconsin guard in Kenosha
Any National Guard troops from other states mobilized to support Wisconsin would do so in a "State Active Duty status – not in a federal status," Evers said.
Any National Guard troops from other states mobilized to support Wisconsin would do so in a "State Active Duty status – not in a federal status," Evers said.
'No justification:' Rev. Jesse Jackson calls for indictment of Officer Sheskey in shooting of Jacob Blake
Rev. Jesse Jackson and members of the NAACP called for a transparent and unbiased investigation into Sunday's police shooting of Jacob Blake.
Rev. Jesse Jackson and members of the NAACP called for a transparent and unbiased investigation into Sunday's police shooting of Jacob Blake.
4th night of Kenosha protests peaceful after chaos and shootings
After three nights of chaos in Kenosha, the fourth night of protests appeared to be much calmer.
After three nights of chaos in Kenosha, the fourth night of protests appeared to be much calmer.
'Visceral connection:' Social media streamers capture Kenosha chaos, crime as it unfolds
A new breed of citizen journalism, social media streams offer a real-time look at protests and, sometimes, crimes and chaos.
A new breed of citizen journalism, social media streams offer a real-time look at protests and, sometimes, crimes and chaos.
DOJ opens federal civil rights investigation into shooting of Jacob Blake
Officials asked anyone with firsthand information regarding the shooting of Blake to contact FBI Milwaukee at 414-276-4684.
Officials asked anyone with firsthand information regarding the shooting of Blake to contact FBI Milwaukee at 414-276-4684.
DOJ identifies officer who shot Jacob Blake; says knife was recovered from floorboard
Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Justice said Wednesday Jacob Blake "admitted that he had a knife in his possession" Sunday evening when he was shot seven times by Kenosha Police Officer Rusten Sheskey.
Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Justice said Wednesday Jacob Blake "admitted that he had a knife in his possession" Sunday evening when he was shot seven times by Kenosha Police Officer Rusten Sheskey.
Man who changed state law after Kenosha police killed son says outside prosecutor needed in Jacob Blake case
"They have this intrinsic connection where (District Attorney Michael) Graveley makes cover for the police officers," said Michael Bell, Sr., whose son was killed by Kenosha police in 2004.
"They have this intrinsic connection where (District Attorney Michael) Graveley makes cover for the police officers," said Michael Bell, Sr., whose son was killed by Kenosha police in 2004.
Report: Milwaukee Brewers, Cincinnati Reds decide not to play Wednesday
The Brewers and Reds have reportedly agreed to not play on Wednesday.
The Brewers and Reds have reportedly agreed to not play on Wednesday.
Sheriff believes Kenosha shooter was part of group that requested he authorize civilians to make arrests
City and county leaders vowed to be tougher on people who are out past the 7 p.m. curfew, in effect through Sunday, Aug. 30 east of I-94.
City and county leaders vowed to be tougher on people who are out past the 7 p.m. curfew, in effect through Sunday, Aug. 30 east of I-94.
Reaction to fatal shootings in Kenosha amid 3rd night of protests
Reaction to the fatal shooting of two people and wounding of another amid protests in Kenosha is generating a flood of reaction.
Reaction to the fatal shooting of two people and wounding of another amid protests in Kenosha is generating a flood of reaction.