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A rape report set off a series of events that brought years of turmoil to the surface
Gina Barton, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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6:20 pm UTC Feb. 24, 2021
A leaked police interview set off more than a year of public infighting in Milwaukee, rooted in relationships and controversies going back years. The man police questioned, Kalan Haywood Sr., has repeatedly denied sexual assault allegations and has not been arrested or charged.
November 4, 2014: After losing consciousness during a date, a woman identified publicly only as Jane Doe believes the man she’s been seeing, Haywood, drugged her drink and assaulted her.
December 15, 2015: Carmen Pitre, executive director of Sojourner Family Peace Center, and Edward Flynn, then Milwaukee police chief, sign a “memorandum of understanding” that says suspects will never be interviewed at Sojourner.
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A web of dysfunctional relationships has upended Milwaukee s search for a new police chief and could cost taxpayers millions.
Gina Barton, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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3:27 pm UTC Feb. 24, 2021
A web of dysfunctional relationships has upended Milwaukee s search for a new police chief and could cost taxpayers millions.
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Jane Doe: Woman who told Milwaukee police Kalan Haywood Sr. raped her
Steven DeVougas resigns from Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission
The Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission is back down to six members as Steven DeVougas submitted his resignation Monday.
DeVougas was appointed to the commission back in 2013, and reappointed in 2018. He did serve as chairman of the committee before he was replaced by Nelson Soler last August.
DeVougas is the subject of an investigation by the City of Milwaukee’s Ethics Board.
Our news partners at TMJ4 News reports it regards allegations DeVougas used his chairman position to benefit real estate developer Kalan Haywood Sr, when DeVougas accompanied Haywood to a police interview in 2019 over an alleged sexual assault.
Inspector general chides FPC, executive director for Morales demotion
The report said former Executive Director Griselda Aldrete ignored city attorney s advice and confused board with inconsistent communication. Share Updated: 10:35 PM CST Feb 10, 2021
Inspector general chides FPC, executive director for Morales demotion
The report said former Executive Director Griselda Aldrete ignored city attorney s advice and confused board with inconsistent communication. Share Updated: 10:35 PM CST Feb 10, 2021
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Show Transcript MORALES WHEN THE FPC DEMOTED HIM AS CHIEF THE 11 PAGE REPORT SAYS FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GRISELDA ALRETE IGNORED SEVERAL OPINIONS BY THE CITY ATTORNEY ON HOW THE FPC CAN DISCIPLINE AN OFFICE THE I.G. ALSO SAID ALDRETE’S RECORDS WERE NOT EASILY ACCESSIBLE OR MISSING. THE REPORT ALSO SUGGESTED ALDRETE DID NOT COMMUNICAT EFFECTIVELY WITH THE FPC TO MAKE SURE EVERYONE HAD THE SAME INFORMATION TO MAKE DECISIONS. THE F