It was a dreary, overcast autumn day as Travis Washington stood on a makeshift wooden platform to address a crowd of protesters. Behind him, the capitol building loomed and, below, a group of around one hundred people assembled to hear his story. “It doesn’t matter who has the power; if it’s evil, if it’s wrong, […]
Insurance Settlement: Tony Robinson Wrongful Death
Last month, the Wisconsin Municipal Mutual Insurance Company decided to settle a wrongful death lawsuit brought against the City of Madison for the 2015 shooting of Tony Robinson by Madison Police officer Matt Kenny. The $3.4 million settlement is the largest in Wisconsin history for a police-involved shooting. Madison Mayor Paul Soglin and Madison Police […]
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.
Madison Police Exonerate Officer Matt Kenny
MADISON (WORT) — Madison Police Chief Mike Koval announced Wednesday that an internal investigation by the department has fully exonerated Officer Matt Kenny in the shooting death of Tony Robinson. Kristian Knutsen 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.
No Charges for Officer Who Shot Tony Robinson
MADISON (WORT) — No charges will be filed against Madison Police Officer Matt Kenny who shot and killed 19-year-old Tony Robinson. Dylan Brogan reports.
