June 15, 2026

Independent monitor recommends re-examining death in Madison police custody

Independent monitor recommends re-examining death in Madison police custody
Independent monitor recommends re-examining death in Madison police custody
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Independent monitor recommends re-examining death in Madison police custody

Here's your local news for Monday, June 15, 2026:

  • We recap the highlights from the Wisconsin Democratic Party's 2026 state convention,
  • Find out why Madison's police watchdog is blaming officer restraint, not a drug overdose, for Richard Lee Johnson's death in 2024,
  • Learn more about an interfaith coalition demanding Salah Sarsour's release from ICE custody,
  • Outline the local government's calendar for the week ahead,
  • Share some tips to protect your privacy in the digital age,
  • And much more.