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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
Published
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.
Gina Barton and Ashley Luthern, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Published
4:03 pm UTC Feb. 27, 2021
Gina Barton and Ashley Luthern, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Published
4:03 pm UTC Feb. 27, 2021
Detective Steve Wells had his instructions: Question real estate developer Kalan Haywood Sr. about the sexual assault allegation against him, and do it soon.
Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales had asked Haywood to serve on the board of a new fundraising organization, the Milwaukee Police Foundation, but the chief didn’t want someone with a criminal case hanging over his head.
The detective quickly reviewed the reports of lead investigator Zachary Thoms, who was on vacation, then scheduled an interview with Haywood. It would take place on the afternoon of Aug. 13, 2019, just hours before the foundation’s board was scheduled to meet.
Gov. Evers grants pardons to 37 people, including La Crosse man
February 3, 2021 10:17 AM Jourdan Vian
MADISON, Wis. (WKBT) Gov. Tony Evers has granted pardons to 37 people, including a La Crosse man, he announced Wednesday, after the Governor’s Pardon Advisory Board heard from applicants virtually.
“From mistakes made as teenagers to desperate times as they struggled with homelessness or substance misuse, what we have seen overwhelmingly from applicants is a desire to move forward, give back, and make peace with their pasts,” said Evers. “I am glad to pardon these 37 individuals and continue the good work of the Pardon Advisory Board to give folks second chances.”
By Stephen Cohn
MADISON, Wis. Gov. Tony Evers announced Wednesday morning that he had granted 37 more pardons.
According to a news release, the Governor’s Pardon Advisory Board heard from applicants virtually in December and on Jan. 8. The release said applicants whom the board recommended for pardons were forwarded to the governor for final consideration.
Evers has granted 144 pardons since taking office.
“From mistakes made as teenagers to desperate times as they struggled with homelessness or substance misuse, what we have seen overwhelmingly from applicants is a desire to move forward, give back, and make peace with their pasts,” Evers said in a statement.
MADISON, Wisconsin (WDJT) Gov. Tony Evers announced Wednesday, Feb. 3, that he has granted another 37 pardons. The Governor’s Pardon Advisory Board heard from applicants virtually on Dec. 11, 2020, and again on Jan. 8, 2021. Applicants whom the Board recommended for pardon were forwarded to Gov. Evers for final consideration. To date, the governor has granted 144 pardons.
“From mistakes made as teenagers to desperate times as they struggled with homelessness or substance misuse, what we have seen overwhelmingly from applicants is a desire to move forward, give back, and make peace with their pasts,” said Gov. Evers. “I am glad to pardon these 37 individuals and continue the good work of the Pardon Advisory Board to give folks second chances.”