AG candidate Richards releases statement on lapses in child predator tip investigations

Yesterday Gina Barton of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported that contrary to what Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen has indicated, at least 43 tips related to child predators were not investigated in a timely manner. In response to those revelations, Democratic Attorney General candidate Jon Richards released a statement calling…

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MPD officers allowed to stay on force despite domestic violence incidents, convictions

This is absolutely chilling: When Robert Velez’s wife left their home to escape his abuse, he used his Milwaukee police training – and his badge – to track her down. First, Velez connected his missing wife to the Exel Inn hotel chain. He initially showed his badge at the Wauwatosa…

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