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.
One Year Later, Madison Remembers Tony Robinson, Renews Call for Justi...
Hundreds of people came together in Madison Sunday to mark the one-year anniversary of Tony Robinson’s death with calls for remembrance and renewed calls for justice. Darien Lamen reports.
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.
Peaceful Protesters Arrested At Tony Robinson Rally
MADISON (WORT) — Hundreds of Madison residents gathered to protest the District Attorney’s decision not to charge the officer who shot and killed 19-year-old Tony Robinson. By the end of the peaceful protest, dozens of police officers were on the scene and arrests were made.
