Mayor, alderman blast Fire and Police Commission decision to reinstate MPD officer fired for hitting woman

Compiled by MCJ Staff Mayor Tom Barrett joined two Milwaukee Aldermen in condemning the decision by the Fire and Police Commission to reinstate a Milwaukee Police officer after being fired by Chief Edward Flynn for excessive use of force. The commission panel rescinded the firing and gave Schoen, who had appealed his firing, a 60-day suspension. MPD Officer Richard Schoen was fired by Fly...

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