Jacob Blake

Wisconsin July 6, 2023

NY Times, Getty photographers sue over injuries sustained during Kenosha riots

Two photographers have filed a lawsuit alleging they were injured by officers' illegal use of rubber bullets in Kenosha, where they were documenting unrest over Jacob Blake's shooting.

US January 11, 2023

Kenosha man sentenced to 5 years in prison for knocking out police officer with brick during Jacob Blake riot

A Wisconsin man will spend the next five years in prison after pleading guilty to hitting a police officer in the head with a brick during the 2020 Jacob Blake riot in Kenosha.

VIDEO September 30, 2022

Kenosha businessman reflects on Jacob Blake riot 2 years after a mob burned his business down

Ahead of midterm elections, a Kenosha businessman pleads politicians to put politics aside when it comes to promoting public safety amid rising crime. 

Wisconsin August 23, 2022

The 'scars' of Kenosha: Wisconsin Republicans to tour city streets 2 years after riots raged

Republican Rep. Bryan Steil and Wisconsin GOP gubernatorial candidate Tim Michels will tour the parts of Kenosha hit by the Black Lives Matter riots in 2020.

US August 14, 2022

Texas police department defends Kyle Rittenhouse selfie amid online backlash: 'Not how our country works'

Thrall Police Department, outside of Austin, Texas, defended a photo an officer took with Kyle Rittenhouse, stressing how the teen was acquitted after the 2020 Kenosha shooting.

Media August 9, 2022

Rolling Stone mischaracterizes Jacob Blake as 'unarmed Black man' in profile on Wisconsin Senate candidate

During a piece on a rising progressive candidate, Rolling Stone falsely claimed the shooting of Jacob Blake as the targeting of an "unarmed" Black man by police.

Crime March 11, 2022

Photos: Rittenhouse's rifle destroyed by Wisconsin crime lab

The Wisconsin State Crime Lab has destroyed the rifle Kyle Rittenhouse used to shoot three people during an August 2020 protest in Kenosha, Wisconsin, following the police shooting of Jacob Blake.

VIDEO November 16, 2021

Kenosha NAACP warns "dont come here and disrupt the peace."

The secretary for the NAACP branch in Kenosha, Wisconsin warns outsiders to not come to town and disrupt the peace. 

Media October 13, 2021

FLASHBACK: Media pushed false Jacob Blake narrative that he was 'unarmed'

Media pundits previously pushed the false idea that Jacob Blake was unarmed at the time of his shooting by the police

Justice Department October 8, 2021

Justice Department won't pursue charges against Wisconsin officer who shot Jacob Blake

The Justice Department will not pursue federal civil rights violation charges against the Wisconsin police officer who shot Jacob Blake last summer, which culminated in days of violent riots where two people were killed.

US protests July 2, 2021

Kyle Rittenhouse trial: Wisconsin prosecutors want judge to allow evidence of past ‘violent situation’

Wisconsin prosecutors are asking a judge Thursday to allow evidence at the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse showing that he had a previous violent encounter in Kenosha before shooting and killing two men last year during a police brutality protest -- and that he also was associated with the far-right group Proud Boys.

Wisconsin June 26, 2021

Wisconsin officials reject Jacob Blake's claim for damages after police shot, paralyzed him

The Kenosha, Wisconsin, City Council voted this week to reject a claim for damages from Jacob Blake, a Black man who was paralyzed after being shot by a white police officer in August 2020.

Jacob Blake May 2, 2021

Wisconsin cop who shot Jacob Blake had service weapon stolen

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.

Police and Law Enforcement April 28, 2021

Kenosha police chief takes parting shots in farewell message

The departing chief of the Kenosha Police Department took subtle shots at critics in a farewell message Tuesday following a chaotic year that saw protests and unrest in the Wisconsin city following the police shooting of Jacob Blake last summer. 

Democrats April 20, 2021

Dem Rep. Dingell snaps over police, race: 'I am tired of people making us make false choices'

Democratic Rep. Debbie Dingell said she is "tired" of having to make "false choices" between racial justice and public safety in a spirited moment on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, as the country awaits a verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial in Minnesota.

Media April 19, 2021

ESPN corrects article falsely claiming Jacob Blake was ‘unarmed’ after getting ripped for 'indefensible' error

ESPN left up a false claim for hours that Jacob Blake Jr. was "unarmed" when he was shot by Kenosha, Wis., police officer during a domestic dispute last summer, issuing a correction Sunday after getting called out for "an indefensible journalistic error."

Crime April 16, 2021

Kyle Rittenhouse donations came from police, public officials: report

Kyle Rittenhouse, the Illinois teenager accused of killing two protesters in Wisconsin during a period of civil unrest, has received thousands of dollars in donations for his legal defense from public officials and police officers, according to media reports. 

Jacob Blake April 1, 2021

ESPN broadcaster Mark Jones falsely claims Jacob Blake was 'unarmed' when shot by Kenosha police

ESPN broadcaster Mark Jones perpetuated the falsehood that Jacob Blake was "unarmed" during his altercation with Kenosha, Wisconsin police last year during Wednesday night's NBA broadcast.

Jacob Blake March 26, 2021

Jacob Blake sues Kenosha Police officer who shot him

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 January 28, 2021

2 Kenosha police officers from Jacob Blake case return to duty: reports

Two police officers in Kenosha, Wis., who were linked to the shooting of knife-carrying suspect Jacob Blake in August, returned to duty Wednesday, according to reports.

Crime January 14, 2021

Jacob Blake admits he had a knife when he was shot by police

Blake admitted that he ‘shouldn’t have’ picked up the knife that he dropped during a scuffle with the Wisconsin police officer.

Jacob Blake January 14, 2021

Jacob Blake says he was ready to surrender before being shot

Jacob Blake, a Black man who was shot by a White police officer, said in an interview Thursday that he was prepared to surrender before the officer opened fire.

US protests January 6, 2021

Kenosha protesters gather after Jacob Blake shooting results in no charges for police

Protesters descended on the Kenosha County Administration Building Tuesday evening following the district attorney’s decision not to charge any of the officers involved in the August shooting of Jacob Blake, according to a report.

Jacob Blake January 5, 2021

Progressives, Democrats slam Jacob Blake ruling for 'hypocrisy'

Progressive and Democratic lawmakers are slamming the Kenosha County district attorney's decision on Tuesday to not file criminal charges against Rusten Sheskey, a white police officer who shot 29-year-old Black man Jacob Blake in the back seven times while responding to a domestic disturbance call in August.

Media January 5, 2021

Washington Post slammed for claiming Jacob Blake was 'unarmed' during altercation with Kenosha police

The Washington Post is under fire for falsely reporting that Jacob Blake was "unarmed" during his altercation with Kenosha police. 

Jacob Blake January 5, 2021

No Kenosha officers to face charges in Jacob Blake shooting, prosecutors say

The Wisconsin police officers involved in the shooting of Jacob Blake last year, igniting several days of unrest that included two fatal shootings, will not face criminal charges, prosecutors said Tuesday. 

Wisconsin January 4, 2021

Wisconsin governor authorizes National Guard to Kenosha ahead of Jacob Blake charging decision

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has mobilized the National Guard to Kenosha in anticipation of a decision on whether prosecutors will charge the police officer who shot Jacob Blake last year. 

US protests January 4, 2021

Kenosha shooting victims seek $20 million in damages from city, police: report

A man who was injured and the family of a protester who died after being shot allegedly by Kyle Rittenhouse during demonstrations in Kenosha over the summer are now seeking $20 million in damages from the Wisconsin city, its county and law enforcement.

Jacob Blake January 3, 2021

Kenosha preparing for possible protests ahead of Jacob Blake charging decision

The city of Kenosha, Wisconsin, is preparing for protests when a charging decision comes in the police shooting of Jacob Blake, officials said Sunday. A decision is expected within the next two weeks.

Celebrity News November 24, 2020

Ricky Schroder defends helping bail out Kyle Rittenhouse: ‘The kid is innocent’

Actor Ricky Schroder on Tuesday defended his role in getting Kyle Rittenhouse freed on a $2 million bond, saying he was “infuriated” when he saw the teenager being vilified in the press.