Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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- Menasha office sentenced for abusing Flock as statewide reckoning continues
A 32-year-old Menasha police officer, Cristian Morales, was sentenced to six months in jail and three years of probation for misusing Flock license plate reader cameras for unlawful targeted surveillance. Morales pleaded no contest after conducting seven off-duty searches across a nationwide network using the AI-powered technology. Judge Mark Schroeder criticized the actions, calling them an abuse of authority and an act of "oathbreaking."
- Teen accused of killing 10-year-old cousin Lily Peters may avoid November trial after new hearing scheduled
The Wisconsin teenager accused of killing his cousin Lily Peters may avoid a November trial after a resolution hearing was scheduled for Aug. 26. Carson Peters-Berger faces multiple charges, including first-degree intentional homicide and sexual assault, relating to her death in 2022. The outcome of this hearing will determine whether the case proceeds to a trial.
- Democratic candidates in gubernatorial primary discuss data centers
Democrats competing in the Wisconsin gubernatorial primary debated data center regulation at a forum hosted by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. The event featured candidates Joel Brennan, David Crowley, Francesca Hong, Kelda Roys, and Mandela Barnes. Freelance videographer Jonathan Klett captured video of the discussion.
- Schiff-backed candidate abruptly ends gubernatorial campaign amid rumblings of a damaging report
Mandela Barnes suspended his Wisconsin gubernatorial campaign, citing insufficient support to secure the Democratic nomination. His exit coincides with an investigation into past workplace conduct allegations and follows endorsements from figures like Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif.
- The Trump administration’s ‘fraud’ theme for the midterms could backfire in Wisconsin
Vice President JD Vance promoted the Trump administration’s anti-fraud initiatives in Wisconsin, using a photo of a Black woman linked to Medicaid fraud. Critics highlighted that the investigation into the fraud was conducted by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel years before Vance took office. The event included Republican figures criticizing Governor Tony Evers for refusing to share SNAP recipient data with the Trump administration.