Tuesday, August 9th, is Wisconsin’s partisan primary election. In anticipation of this, Patty Peltekos talks with Dane County District Attorney candidates – incumbent Ismael Ozanne and his challenger, Assistant District Attorney Bob Jambois. In this election, you can vote for candidates from one party, and one party only. The polls will open tomorrow at 7:00 […]
Dane County DA Defends Record, Elected Seat
Dane County District Attorney Ismael Ozanne is running for re-election. He speaks with WORT’s Darien Lamen about the allegations his opponent has been making against him, about restorative justice initiatives he’s been championing, and about his non-indictment decisions in over a dozen cases of officer-involved shootings.
Challenger for Dane County District Attorney Pulling No Punches
Bob Jambois recently announced he will take on his boss, Ismael Ozanne, for the position of Dane County District Attorney. And the challenger has come out swinging.
New Lawsuit Disputes DA’s Assessment of Tony Robinson Case
MADISON (WORT) — In May, Dane County District Attorney Ismael Ozanne announced Madison Police Officer Matt Kenny was legally justified in using deadly force against 19-year-old Tony Robinson Jr. But a new federal lawsuit will ask a jury, not a prosecutor, if the shooting was justified.
Dylan Brogan reports.
Ozanne to Decide Fate of Madison Police Officer
MADISON (WORT) — In the next few weeks, Dane County District Attorney Ozanne will weigh the evidence in the police shooting of 19-year-old Tony Robinson and decide whether or not Madison Police officer Matt Kenny will be charged with any crime related to the incident.
District Attorney Responds to Racial Disparities
Dane County District Attorney Ismael Ozanne responds to the Young, Gifted and Black Coalition.