Celebration disrupted: Nate Hamilton, four others arrested at Milwaukee tree lighting
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police arrested Nate Hamilton and four other members of the Coalition for Justice at the annual city/county tree lighting ceremony in downtown Milwaukee on Thursday, November 19th.
Dontre Hamilton supporters to hold vigil during City/County Christmas tree lighting ceremony
MILWAUKEE — The 102nd annual City/County Christmas tree will be lit up for the holidays Thursday evening, November 19th at Red Arrow Park.
Estimated 1,200, including Dontre Hamilton's family, take part in protests during GOP debate
MILWAUKEE -- Protesters filled the streets of downtown Milwaukee, as GOP presidential candidates took center stage during the fourth GOP presidential debate, held at the Milwaukee Theatre on Tuesday evening, November 10th.
"I am so fed up:" Dontre Hamilton's family not happy to learn DOJ won't pursue charges against Manney
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Justice Department announced on Tuesday, November 10th that there is insufficient evidence to pursue federal criminal civil rights charges against former Milwaukee Police Officer Christopher Manney for the shooting death of Dontre Hamilton at Milwaukee's Red Arrow Park on April 30, 2014.
DOJ: "Insufficient evidence" to pursue federal civil rights charges in Dontre Hamilton case
MILWAUKEE -- The Justice Department announced on Tuesday, November 10th that there is insufficient evidence to pursue federal criminal civil rights charges against former Milwaukee Police Officer Christopher Manney for the death of Dontre Hamilton at Milwaukee's Red Arrow Park on April 30, 2014.
Former MPD officer who shot & killed Dontre Hamilton approved for duty disability benefits
MILWAUKEE -- FOX6 News has learned Christopher Manney, the former Milwaukee police officer who shot and killed Dontre Hamilton in Red Arrow Park in April of 2014 will receive duty disability retirement benefits through the city of Milwaukee.This news came Thursday, November 5th -- as statistics show overall use of force within the Milwaukee Police Department is down.
Coalition for Justice holds "a day of resistance" in Red Arrow Park for victims of violence
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee's Coalition for Justice joined dozens of other cities around the country on Saturday, August 8th for what they called "a day of resistance."
Sen. Baldwin, Rep. Moore issue letter over "lack of expedience" in federal review of Dontre Hamilton case
MILWAUKEE -- Last week, the attorney for the family of 31-year-old Dontre Hamilton, who was shot and killed by a former Milwaukee police officer in April 2014 in Red Arrow Park said Hamilton's family is frustrated a federal review of the case by the United States Department of Justice is taking so long.
Hamilton family upset by Starbucks plan to open stores in impoverished areas saying "we don't want you here"
MILWAUKEE -- Starbucks plans to open stores in 15 low-to-medium income communities, including Milwaukee.
Attorney: Dontre Hamilton's family frustrated DOJ review of case is taking so long
MILWAUKEE -- The attorney for the family of 31-year-old Dontre Hamilton, who was shot and killed by a former Milwaukee police officer in Red Arrow Park in April of 2014 says the family is frustrated a federal review of the case by the United States Department of Justice is taking so long.The United States Department of Justice announced on December 22nd, 2014 that it would begin a federal review of this case to determine if, under federal civil rights law, there is a basis, both legal and factual, upon which a federal civil rights prosecution may be premised.The review was set to be conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Office of the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, and the Civil Rights Division.The announcement regarding the federal review of this case came after the Milwaukee County District Attorney announced his decision, based on his review of the relevant facts and the applicable state law, not to initiate criminal charges against Milwaukee Police Officer Christopher Manney in connection with the death of Dontre Hamilton.Jonathan Safran, the attorney for the Hamilton family, issued this statement to FOX6 News on Monday, July 13th, 2015:
"It's about awareness:" NAACP gearing up to lead 860-mile march from Selma to Washington, D.C.
MILWAUKEE -- It's a journey for justice with stops along the way.
"We have to do better:" Dontre Hamilton's family supports effort to pay for mental health training
MILWAUKEE -- Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-Wisconsin) wants the federal government to help pay for more mental health training for police officers, and her efforts have already found some success.The effort began in downtown Milwaukee's Red Arrow Park.
"We need change:" Hamilton family, Coalition for Justice march in solidarity with Robinson family
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The "Coalition for Justice" organized a rally in Milwaukee on Wednesday evening, May 13th.
"It's a step forward:" Back from Washington, D.C., Maria Hamilton reflects on "Million Moms March"
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The family of Dontre Hamilton, shot and killed by former Milwaukee Police Officer Christopher Manney last April in Red Arrow Park is back in Wisconsin after spending the weekend in Washington, D.C.
"Let our voices be heard:" Maria Hamilton leads Million Moms March to protest racially charged deaths
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WITI) -- A Milwaukee mom has taken her cause to Washington.
Dontre Hamilton's mother headed to Washington, D.C. for "Million Moms March"
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- On Saturday, May 9th, Maria Hamilton will join other mothers who have lost children during violent encounters in Washington, D.C. — for the “Million Moms March.” It’s meant to get the attention of the federal government -- and it's happening on the one-year anniversary of Dontre Hamilton's burial, and Maria Hamilton's birthday.
"Dontre meant a lot:" One year after his death, Hamilton family says there's more work to do
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Dontre Hamilton's family led a march through downtown Milwaukee on Thursday, April 30th, one year after Hamilton was fatally shot by a Milwaukee police officer.The Hamilton family called this 'Dontre Day' -- saying it was to be a celebration of Dontre's life.
Nate Hamilton, Tory Lowe speak out on Baltimore: There are more productive ways to vent frustration
BALTIMORE/MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Police in Baltimore said late Tuesday, April 28th on Twitter they were making arrests at one location, where they said people threw bricks and rocks at officers.
Fired Milwaukee police officer Christopher Manney has 10 days to file appeal
MILWAUKEE (AP) — A Milwaukee police officer who was fired for improper procedure in the lead-up to a fatal shooting has 10 days to file an appeal in circuit court to try to get his job back.Chief Edward Flynn fired Christopher Manney for inappropriately frisking the mentally ill Dontre Hamilton in a downtown park last April.
"If we do nothing it will be bad:" Dontre Hamilton supporters gather to stop the violence in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The fight for justice marches on for the family of Dontre Hamilton, he's the man shot and killed in Red Arrow Park nearly one year ago.