Reopening the Tony Robinson Case: Grandmother starts petition to get MPD officer fired for perjury
Robinson s grandmother believes she has enough evidence to get Madison Police Officer Matt Kenny fired for perjury
February 15, 2021 9:45 PM Jamie Perez
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MADISON, Wis. The death of Tony Robinson made national headlines nearly six years ago. It’s a day that Robinson’s grandmother, Sharon Irwin Henry has never forgotten.
“On March 6, 2015 at 6:38 in the evening, he died on the steps at 1125 Williamson Street with seven bullets in him,” Irwin-Henry recalled.
That was the day that Madison Police Officer Matt Kenny took her grandson’s life.
During his interview, Batista said, “We must all recognize that policing in this country is entering a new era. I see this time as an amazing new opportunity to be at the forefront of pro social, positive change for police and the communities they serve.”
Batista was the Mesa, Arizona police chief until his resignation last year. Greg Gelembiuk, the co-founder of Madison’s Community Response Team, said Batista rose to the top of his picks because of his courage, cultural competency and heart.
“Madison residents generally want a humane, kind and progressive city,” Gelembiuk said. “I think Ramon could help bring that much more so than all the other candidates.”
By Jamie Perez
Dec 10, 2020 5:54 PM
MADISON, Wis. Out of four finalists in the running for Madison’s next police chief, the public showed overwhelming support for Ramon Batista at the Police and Fire Commission meeting Wednesday.
During his interview, Batista said, “We must all recognize that policing in this country is entering a new era. I see this time as an amazing new opportunity to be at the forefront of pro social, positive change for police and the communities they serve.”
Batista was the Mesa, Arizona police chief until his resignation last year. Greg Gelembiuk, the co-founder of Madison’s Community Response Team, said Batista rose to the top of his picks because of his courage, cultural competency and heart.