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Jacob Blake Withdraws Civil Rights Lawsuit Against Kenosha Police
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Jacob Blake Withdraws Civil Rights Lawsuit Against Kenosha Police

Nothing in the case file mentions a settlement or reason behind the exit.
By Kevin L. Clark · May 11, 2022
Wisconsin Officer Resigns After Using Knee To Subdue 12-Year-Old Black Girl
In Defense of Black Lives · News

Wisconsin Officer Resigns After Using Knee To Subdue 12-Year-Old Black Girl

An investigation into the tactics he used comes after a video of him went video.
By Kevin L. Clark · Mar 30, 2022
Wisconsin Governor Asks Trump To Reconsider Visit To Kenosha Amid Unrest
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Wisconsin Governor Asks Trump To Reconsider Visit To Kenosha Amid Unrest

The White House announced that Donald Trump intended to visit Kenosha on Tuesday as unrest continues amid the police shooting of Jacob Blake.
By Breanna Edwards · Aug 31, 2020
Kenosha Police Chief Says Protesters May Not Have Been Shot If They Followed Curfew
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Kenosha Police Chief Says Protesters May Not Have Been Shot If They Followed Curfew

The suspect, identified as 17-year-old Kyle Rittenhouse, is facing charges of first-degree intentional homicide in the case.
By Breanna Edwards · Aug 27, 2020
Letetra Widman, Jacob Blake's Sister, Demands Change Following Shooting
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Letetra Widman, Jacob Blake's Sister, Demands Change Following Shooting

Protests continue to demand justice for Jacob Blake, who was left paralyzed from the waist down after being shot by Kenosha police.
By Breanna Edwards · Aug 26, 2020
Kenosha Residents Speak Out About Jacob Blake Shooting
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Kenosha Residents Speak Out About Jacob Blake Shooting

By Kynala Phillips · Aug 25, 2020
Jacob Blake Paralyzed From Waist Down, Father Says
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Jacob Blake Paralyzed From Waist Down, Father Says

Doctors still don't know if Jacob Blake's injury is permanent as the family continues to try to make sense of the shooting.
By Breanna Edwards · Aug 25, 2020
Protests Erupt In Wisconsin Following Shooting Of Jacob Blake
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Protests Erupt In Wisconsin Following Shooting Of Jacob Blake

Buildings and cars were set on fire in Kenosha amid protests demanding justice in the police shooting of Jacob Blake.
By Breanna Edwards · Aug 25, 2020
Video Shows Wisconsin Police Shooting Black Man In The Back
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Video Shows Wisconsin Police Shooting Black Man In The Back

Jacob Blake, 29, is reportedly in serious condition after being shot multiple times by police in front of witnesses, including his children.
By Breanna Edwards · Aug 24, 2020
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