March 30, 2017

Unresolved

Late last month, Andrea Irwin settled a lawsuit against the officer who killed her son for a record $3.35 million. But she has found no vindication or peace from the legal victory.

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March 13, 2017

Launch Pad

It may be light on academics, but this MPS school churns out artistically gifted students at a high rate.

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March 9, 2017

Police questioning

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Lawyers for Tony Robinson’s family released the evidence and arguments they were planning on making had the case gone to trial. Now one alder is calling for a new investigation and another wants the city to have more say in settlements.

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March 6, 2017

Tony Robinson attorneys release lawsuit video, forensic reports, depositions

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Tony Robinson’s family is releasing documents collected in a now-settled lawsuit, which it says proves the officer who killed him lied. State Rep. Chris Taylor is proposing new reforms for police use of force and officer-involved shootings.

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