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MADISON, Wis. — (AP) — Jacob Blake has dropped his federal civil rights lawsuit against the Wisconsin police officer who shot him during a domestic disturbance and left him paralyzed from the waist down. Sheskey, who is white, shot Blake, who is Black, after Blake resisted arrest during the disturbance and appeared to turn toward Sheskey with a knife. Prosecutors cleared Sheskey of any criminal wrongdoing and later dropped the sexual assault charges against Blake as part of a plea deal. Blake filed the civil rights lawsuit in March 2021 alleging that Sheskey had used excessive force on him. Court records indicate that attorneys for the two men filed notice on Friday that they had agreed to dismiss the case with prejudice, which means Blake can't refile it.

Patrick Lyoya’s father says he and his family have a right to know the name of the white officer who fatally shot the 26-year-old Black man.

Kyle Rittenhouse, the aspiring police officer who gunned down three people in Kenosha, Wisconsin, during a protest last summer against racism and police brutality, is white.

The suit claims law enforcement deputized a “roving militia of White Nationalists vigilantes” during last year’s racial justice protests in Kenosha where Kyle Rittenhouse fatally shot two people and injured a third.

A man who was shot in the arm by Kyle Rittenhouse during a protest against police brutality in Wisconsin has filed a federal lawsuit alleging police did nothing to prevent the violence.

The department said there is insufficient evidence to prove that the officer who shot Blake "willfully used excessive force," which is the required standard for pressing charges.

Police Shooting Wisconsin Kenosha FILE - This undated file photo provided by the Wisconsin Department of Justice shows Kenosha Police Officer Rusten Sheskey. Federal prosecutors announced Friday, Oct. 8, 2021, that they won't file charges against a Sheskey, who shot Jacob Blake in Wisconsin last year. Officer Rusten Sheskey shot Blake, who is Black, during a domestic disturbance in Kenosha in August 2020. The shooting left Blake paralyzed from the waist down and sparked several nights of protests, some of which turned violent. Blake tried to get into the SUV with his young children in the backseat, prompting Sheskey to grab his shirt.

MADISON, Wis. — (AP) — Federal prosecutors announced Friday that they won’t file charges against a white police officer who shot Jacob Blake in Wisconsin last year. Officer Rusten Sheskey shot Blake, who is Black, during a domestic disturbance in Kenosha in August 2020. The shooting left Blake paralyzed from the waist down and sparked several nights of protests. State prosecutors decided not to file charges against Sheskey earlier this year after video showed that Blake had been armed with a knife. Graveley said video shows Blake turning toward Sheskey with a knife and made a motion toward the officer with the knife.

Officer Rusten Sheskey shot Blake, who is Black, during a domestic disturbance in August 2020. The shooting left Blake paralyzed from the waist down and sparked several nights of protests.

Jacob Blake Jr., a Black man who was left paralyzed from the waist down after he was shot in the back by a white police officer in Kenosha, expects to be walking soon, an accomplishment he says is tempered by fears of it happening again.

Jacob Blake Jr., a Black man who was left paralyzed from the waist down after he was shot in the back by a white police officer in Kenosha, expects to be walking soon, an accomplishment he says is tempered by fears of it happening again.

Attorneys say the November trial of Kyle Rittenhouse, the Illinois man accused of killing two people during a protest in Wisconsin last summer, could take up to two weeks.

KENOSHA, Wis. — (AP) — The white police officer who shot Jacob Blake in Wisconsin last summer was suspended for three days this year because his service weapon was stolen just weeks after the shooting that left the Black man partially paralyzed. Kenosha Police Officer Rusten Sheskey reported on Sept. 15 that his Glock 17 service weapon had been stolen that day, apparently from inside his girlfriend's car, Kenosha Police Lt. Joseph Nosalik told the TV station. That was a loaner weapon Sheskey was given after the Wisconsin Department of Justice investigators seized the one used to shoot Blake on Aug. 23. The Kenosha police chief, Daniel Miskinis, had all the information about the theft but waited to see what the charging decision would be, Nosalik told WISN-TV. Sheskey told investigators that he feared for his own safety.

Kenosha's police chief said officer Rusten Sheskey "acted within the law."

Protests have erupted following the police shooting of Jacob Blake a day earlier. Kenosha police say 55 people are facing charges related to violent demonstrations after the police shooting of Jacob Blake last summer. (AP Photo/David Goldman, File)KENOSHA, Wis. – Fifty-five people are facing charges related to violent demonstrations in Kenosha, Wisconsin, following the police shooting of Jacob Blake last summer, police said Friday. The violent protests in Kenosha lasted for several nights. Miskinis said 49 adults and six minors are facing charges including arson, burglary, possession of a firearm or ammunition by a convicted felon, criminal damage and disorderly conduct.

A Black man who was paralyzed after he was shot in the back by a White police officer in southeastern Wisconsin filed a civil lawsuit Thursday accusing the officer of excessive force. Jacob Blake Jr. was shot by Kenosha Officer Rusten Sheskey in August, while Blake was about to get into an SUV during a domestic dispute. The shooting of Blake, captured on bystander video, turned the nation's spotlight on Wisconsin during a summer marked by protests over police brutality and racism. The white officer charged with murder and manslaughter in Floyd's killing is currently on trial. Shaskey's actions were "undertaken with malice, willfulness, and reckless indifference to the rights" of Blake, the lawsuit said.

A Black man who was paralyzed after he was shot in the back by a White police officer in southeastern Wisconsin filed a civil lawsuit Thursday accusing the officer of excessive force. Jacob Blake Jr. was shot by Kenosha Officer Rusten Sheskey in August, while Blake was about to get into an SUV during a domestic dispute. The shooting of Blake, captured on bystander video, turned the nation's spotlight on Wisconsin during a summer marked by protests over police brutality and racism. The white officer charged with murder and manslaughter in Floyd's killing is currently on trial. Shaskey's actions were "undertaken with malice, willfulness, and reckless indifference to the rights" of Blake, the lawsuit said.

In the “Good Morning America” interview, Blake, who was shot seven times, said he shouldn't have grabbed his knife. But Richards said Rittenhouse is not and has never been a member of a white supremacist group. After his Jan. 5 arraignment, Rittenhouse, his mother and several other adults went to Pudgy's Pub, where he was seen drinking beer, according to prosecutors. Although the drinking age is 21, Rittenhouse could legally drink alcohol in Wisconsin because he was with his mother. The prosecutors' motion states that Rittenhouse posed outside the bar for a photo with two men as they all gestured an “OK” sign with their hands, which has become a symbol used by white supremacists.

The street protests went on for several nights, sometimes turning violent as self-styled militia heeded social media messages to protect businesses. Prosecutors say Illinois teen Kyle Rittenhouse opened fire during one of the protests, killing two people and wounding a third. Blake's family and activists reacted with anger and disappointment, but initial protests were subdued. There's evidence police in Kenosha support them.”Kenosha police were captured on cellphone video during the August protest thanking militia members — and Rittenhouse — for coming to the city. She alleges the city and Kenosha County were negligent in their response to the unrest.

Ben Crump, an attorney for Jacob Blake's family, spoke out Wednesday against the Kenosha, Wisconsin, district attorney's decision to not charge the officer who shot Blake in the back, saying it "does nothing to help this issue of mistrust." "We are going to file a civil rights excessive use of force 1983 civil rights lawsuit against the Kenosha Police Department," he said. That outrage was rekindled Tuesday when the district attorney announced that Sheskey would not be charged. This is an unfortunate reality that far too many young Black kids will have to see." In a statement released Tuesday evening following Graveley's announcement, the assistant attorney general for the DOJ's civil rights division and U.S. Attorney Matthew D. Krueger said "a federal civil rights investigation into the shooting of Jacob Blake is ongoing."

A police officer shot Blake in the back multiple times after responding to a domestic dispute on Aug. 23, 2020. On Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, a Wisconsin prosecutor declined to file criminal charges against the officer who shot Blake. After the Aug. 23 shooting that left Blake paralyzed, the decision on whether to charge Rusten Sheskey came down to a familiar question: Was the Kenosha officer justified in using force to protect himself? Those included requiring body cameras and dashcams, a standard protocol for independent investigations and an easy-to-access database of disciplinary actions. The city had planned to acquire body cameras in 2022, but after Blake's shooting, that timetable was sped up to put the cameras in use this year.

Ben Crump, an attorney for Jacob Blake's family, spoke out Wednesday against the Kenosha, Wisconsin, district attorney's decision to not charge the officer who shot Blake in the back, saying it "does nothing to help this issue of mistrust." "We are going to file a civil rights excessive use of force 1983 civil rights lawsuit against the Kenosha Police Department," he said. That outrage was rekindled Tuesday when the district attorney announced that Sheskey would not be charged. This is an unfortunate reality that far too many young Black kids will have to see." In a statement released Tuesday evening following Graveley's announcement, the assistant attorney general for the DOJ's civil rights division and U.S. Attorney Matthew D. Krueger said "a federal civil rights investigation into the shooting of Jacob Blake is ongoing."

Lawyer for Jacob Blake's family speaks out after prosecutors decline to charge officer A Wisconsin district attorney has declined to press charges against Rusten Sheskey, the White police officer who shot Jacob Blake, an African American man who was left paralyzed from the waist down after the incident. Ben Crump, an attorney for the Blake family, joins CBSN AM's Anne-Marie Green to discuss the family's path forward.

Lawyer for Jacob Blake's family speaks out after prosecutors decline to charge officer A Wisconsin district attorney has declined to press charges against Rusten Sheskey, the White police officer who shot Jacob Blake, an African American man who was left paralyzed from the waist down after the incident. Ben Crump, an attorney for the Blake family, joined Anne-Marie Green on "CBSN AM" to talk about the family's path forward.

No charges for police officer who shot and paralyzed Jacob Blake The district attorney's office in Kenosha, Wisconsin, announced Tuesday that it will not file charges against Rusten Sheskey, the White police officer who shot Jacob Blake, an African American man, several times in the back on August 23, leaving Blake paralyzed from the waist down. CBS News correspondent Mola Lenghi joins Anne-Marie Green on CBSN AM with more from Kenosha.

Jacob Blake, who is Black, was left paralyzed after being shot in the back on Aug. 23 by Kenosha police officer Rusten Sheskey, who is white. The Bucks — who share Fiserv Forum with Marquette about 40 miles north of Kenosha — sat out an August first-round playoff game to protest the shooting. “The Bucks organization remains firmly against excessive use of force by law enforcement,” the Bucks said. He went to high school in Madison, Wisconsin, and later played for Marquette. “We’ve got to continue to stay strong continue to believe in each other and continue to push for the greater change and the greater good,” James said.

FILE - In this Aug. 29, 2020, file photo, Jacob Blake's sister Letetra Widman, center, and uncle Justin Blake, left, march at a rally for Jacob Blake Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020, in Kenosha, Wis. Authorities have been reluctant to release even the most basic information about the incident or details about the white officer who shot Blake seven times in the back. Officer Rusten Sheskey’s shooting of Jacob Blake on Aug. 23, captured on bystander video, turned the nation’s spotlight on Wisconsin during a summer marked by protests over police brutality and racism. Cellphone video shows Blake walking to the driver-side door of an SUV as officers follow him with guns drawn, shouting. Bystander video showed Rittenhouse shooting Joseph Rosenbaum and Anthony Huber and wounding a third man.

Prosecutor declines to charge police officer who shot Jacob Blake No charges will be filed against Kenosha Police Officer Rusten Sheskey, the White police officer who shot Jacob Blake, a 29-year-old Black man, in the back over the summer, Kenosha County District Attorney Michael Graveley announced Tuesday. Watch part of his press conference here.

Jacob Blake Benjamin Crump/TwitterKenosha Police Officer Rusten Sheskey had been responding to a domestic dispute Aug. 23 when he fired seven times at Jacob Blake, as Blake was trying to get inside an SUV. Kenosha Police Officer Rusten Sheskey Kenosha Police Department/FacebookOn Monday night, Wisconsin governor Tony Evers activated 500 National Guard troops to the city, and the Kenosha Common Council approved a resolution that will allow the mayor to impose emergency measures including a curfew. Jacob Blake Sr., Blake's father, urged supporters to stand up against police brutality nationwide. "Let's stand up and make some noise," Blake, Sr. said. Morry Gash / AP"He tried to kill my son," Blake, Sr. said.

The shooting of Jacob Blake, who was left paralyzed, drew national outrage and days of unrest in the city. He said Blake was carrying a knife in his right hand and twisted his body towards Sheskey just before the officer opened fire. Stills taken from video displayed Tuesday shows Jacob Blake with a knife prior to the shooting on August 23. Jacob Blake Benjamin Crump/TwitterGraveley said Blake admitted he struggled with officers and had the knife, but denied brandishing it at Sheskey. Officer Rusten Sheskey Kenosha Police Department/FacebookBlake's family held a rally Monday and marched with supporters, calling for Sheskey to be fired, criminally charged and convicted.

Officer Rusten Sheskey said he “feared Jacob Blake was going to stab him with the knife" as he tried to stop Blake from fleeing the scene. The shooting of Blake, captured on bystander video, turned the nation’s spotlight on Wisconsin during a summer marked by protests over police brutality and racism. Sheskey fired seven times, hitting Blake in the back four times and in the side three times, leaving him paralyzed from the waist down. Bystander video showed Rittenhouse shooting Joseph Rosenbaum and Anthony Huber and wounding a third man. Also, corrects prosecutor’s narrative to show he asserted that Blake, not Sheskey, twisted toward the officer.

Graveley said the confrontation started as a “domestic abuse scenario” involving the mother of Blake’s children, who did not cooperate with the shooting investigation. Graveley played a recording of the woman — who the Tribune is not naming because authorities have said she is a victim of sexual violence ― calling 911 to complain that Blake had the keys to a rental car, and she was worried he’d take it and crash it.

Kenosha Police Officer Rusten Sheskey shot Jacob Blake seven times on Aug. 23 as Blake was about to get into an SUV during a domestic dispute. Tony Evers activated 500 National Guard troops to help Kenosha authorities when the decision is announced. “Our members of the National Guard will be on hand to support local first responders, ensure Kenoshans are able to assemble safely, and to protect critical infrastructure as necessary,” Evers said in a statement. The family said it's taken too long for a charging decision, and the precautions suggest that Sheskey won't be charged. “What is the National Guard for?” Jacob Blake Sr. said.

Blake's uncle Justin Blake told The Associated Press that his nephew was discharged “about a week ago.” He declined to say be more specific about where Jacob was being treated, citing threats to the Blake family since the shooting. “He's getting mentally stronger and physically stronger. Justin Blake said his nephew is an in-patient at the rehabilitation center. Jacob Blake was shot in the back seven times Aug. 23 after walking away from the officer and two others who were trying to arrest him. The officer, Rusten Sheskey, shot Blake after Blake opened an SUV’s driver-side door and leaned into the vehicle.

Jacob Blake has been moved to a spinal rehabilitation center from a Milwaukee hospital, his attorney, Patrick Cafferty, confirmed to CBS News. After Blake was transported to the hospital, his legal counsel said he was paralyzed from the waist down. Get Breaking News Delivered to Your InboxThe news of Blake's shooting, accompanied by video footage of the altercation, threw Kenosha into a state of unrest in August. Last month, Blake shared a video message from his hospital bed, which was released by civil rights attorney Ben Crump on Twitter. Blake's shooting is still being investigated by the Wisconsin Department of Justice.

The shooting of Blake on Aug. 23 by a white Kenosha police officer made Wisconsin the epicenter of the nation’s ongoing debate over police violence and racial injustice. It will then be up to Gravely about whether to file charges. The officer, Rusten Sheskey, shot Blake after Blake opened an SUV’s driver-side door and leaned into the vehicle. Crump has called for the arrest of Sheskey, the officer who shot Blake, and for the two other officers involved in the shooting to be fired. Union attorney Brendan Matthews said officers were aware that Blake had an open warrant for felony sexual assault before they arrived.

This undated handout photo provided by the Wisconsin Department of Justice shows Kenosha Police Officer Rusten Sheskey. State authorities identified Sheskey, a seven-year veteran of the Kenosha Police Department, as the officer who shot Jacob Blake. Crump has called for the arrest of the officer who shot Blake and for the two other officers involved in the shooting to be fired. Matthews said officers were aware that Blake had an open warrant for felony sexual assault before they arrived. The bystander who recorded the shooting, 22-year-old Raysean White, said he saw Blake scuffling with three officers and heard them yell, Drop the knife!

FILE - In this September 2019 file selfie photo taken in Evanston, Ill., Adria-Joi Watkins poses with her second cousin Jacob Blake. (Courtesy Adria-Joi Watkins via AP, File)MADISON, Wis. Jacob Blake is no longer shackled to his hospital bed, as he had been following a police shooting in southeastern Wisconsin that left him paralyzed, his attorneys said Friday. Kenosha Police Officer Rusten Sheskey shot Blake, a Black man, seven times in the back on Sunday while responding to a domestic abuse call. The governor said Blake had already paid a horrific price.Blake's attorney in the sexual assault case said Friday that Blake was no longer in restraints. The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Department said in a statement that Blake was no longer in custody because he has posted bond and deputies are no longer guarding him at the hospital.

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