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Six Months Later: Actions on 146 Recommendations for Madison Police?

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In December of 2017, the OIR Consultant Group released its long-awaited, policy and procedure review of the Madison Police Department.  The city council commissioned the audit in the wake of a wave of police shooting incidents, which resulted in the deaths of Tony Robinson, Ashley DiPiazza, Michael Schumacher and Paulie Heenan. The audit report included […]

Insurance Settlement: Tony Robinson Wrongful Death

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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 […]

Sharon Irwin, Tony Robinson’s Grandmother, speaks with WORT

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WORT local news producer Alejandro Alonso Galva sat down with Sharon Irwin, Tony “Terrell” Robinson’s grandmother, to discuss her grief regarding her grandson’s shooting and the family’s lawsuit against the city of Madison. She explains the frustration of battling a story about her grandson that she calls “a lie.”

Madison Police Department Featured on ‘The Daily Show’ (AU...

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MADISON (WORT) — Madison Police Chief Mike Koval was featured on Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show”, which started up again this week with new host Trevor Noah. Since Madison isn’t featured on a nationally televised comedy program very often, Dylan Brogan just couldn’t help putting together this report.