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Jury Acquits White Former Officers In Severe Beating Of Biracial Man

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Posted by: kwflatbed

MILWAUKEE -- A jury cleared three white former police officers of most charges in the 2004 brutal beating of a biracial man that enflamed racial tensions, but city officials vowed to ask federal prosecutors to consider pursuing the case.



Image: Jude After Beating | Slideshow: Fired Milwaukee Police Officers' Trial



An all-white jury deliberated for more than 26 hours and returned not guilty verdicts late Friday on the charges against Daniel Masarik and Andrew Spengler, both 26. John Bartlett, 34, was cleared on one charge but the jury deadlocked on a charge of substantial battery.



Prosecutors claimed the men beat Frank Jude Jr. on Oct. 24, 2004 because they thought he stole a badge at a party. District Attorney E. Michael McCann said the officers relied on a code of silence within the department to protect them.

"I am absolutely shocked and outraged by these verdicts," said Mayor Tom Barrett, who said he had already spoken to the U.S. Attorney about a possible civil rights action. "Mr. Jude was beaten badly and we need to hold accountable those who are responsible. This is not over."


McCann said he would pursue a retrial on the remaining charge against Bartlett, and also would ask the U.S. attorney to investigate whether federal charges could be filed.


"It was a despicable, vicious, cowardly act where a large number of men attacked an individual," he said. "It happened. This isn't the case of it not happening. We did not convince the jury that these were the individuals responsible."


Before the verdict was read, police in riot gear surrounded Milwaukee County Courthouse in the city, which is 37 percent black. Earlier this week, the NAACP and other black leaders asked the community to remain peaceful no matter what verdict jurors reached. Early Saturday, Police Chief Nan Hegerty urged residents to stay calm.


Inside, families of Jude and the defendants filled the courtroom gallery. Jude is in prison after having his parole revoked following a domestic dispute with his mother. A few gasped and some cried as the verdict was read. The defendants showed no emotion.


"I was numb. It was like 'Mississippi Burning' all over again," said Jude's aunt, Doris Porter Jude.


The three men were among nine officers fired as a result of the beating outside a house in a mostly white, working-class neighborhood on the city's south side. Witnesses said they heard someone call Jude and a black friend racial slurs during the assault.


Jude, 27, of Appleton, said the group kicked and punched him, someone put a knife to his throat and someone stuck something in his ears. He couldn't identify his assailants but said he heard Spengler threaten him.


Defense lawyers had argued key witnesses were unreliable when they testified the men put Jude in the hospital with injuries that required reconstructive facial surgery.


All three men had been charged with substantial battery.


Masarik also faced a charge of recklessly endangering safety, and faces a charge of perjury that is scheduled to be tried in June. Bartlett also faced a charge of recklessly endangering safety. If convicted, Bartlett faced 22½ years in prison, Masarik up to 19½ and Spengler up to 3½.


Bartlett's attorney, Gerald Boyle, said he had prepared his client for a guilty verdict, and was "elated with the outcome of this case." Steve Kohn, Masarik's lawyer, said he expected a not guilty verdict. Spengler's attorney, Michael Hart, said his client was "very, very relieved and thankful."


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Posted by: Delta784

Quote:
Originally Posted by kwflatbed
MILWAUKEE -- A jury cleared three white former police officers of most charges in the 2004 brutal beating of a biracial man that enflamed racial tensions, but city officials vowed to ask federal prosecutors to consider pursuing the case.
Double jeopardy? What double jeopardy?


Posted by: BrickCop

Quote:
Originally Posted by Delta784
Double jeopardy? What double jeopardy?
LA explains it this way:

Applies to Cops (LAPD/Rodney King).

Does not apply to double killer (OJ).

Enough said.


Posted by: PBC FL Cop

Quote:
Originally Posted by BrickCop
LA explains it this way:

Applies to Cops (LAPD/Rodney King).

Does not apply to double killer (OJ).

Enough said.
Exactly!!


Posted by: K9Vinny

You all might be shocked to hear this, but the good victim, Frank Jude, convicted felon, is currently incarcerated for assaulting his mother, which also violated his PROBATION. The mother was interviewed on tv and said that Jude has recently been engaged in alcohol and drug abuse. You really have to search hard to find that spin to the story from the media.

Oh, here's the poor victim's criminal record if you are interested. It is public record on the Wisconsin Circuit Court Access Program:

Milwaukee County Case Number 2005CM006436

Filing Date
Case Type
Case Status

Ascending Date Order
Descending Date Order
08-19-2005
Criminal
Closed
Defendant Date of Birth
Address
08-14-1978
1340 Lacerne Dr, Appleton, WI
Domestic Violence
Branch Id
DA Case Number
Yes
43
05DV4934

Count No.
Statute
Description
Severity
Disposition
1
940.19(1)
Battery
Misd. A
Guilty / No Contest
2
947.01
Disorderly Conduct
Misd. B
Dismissed /Pr Motion

Milwaukee County Case Number 2005CM006436

Filing Date
Case Type
Case Status

Ascending Date Order
Descending Date Order
08-19-2005
Criminal
Closed
Defendant Date of Birth
Address
08-14-1978
1340 Lacerne Dr, Appleton, WI
Domestic Violence
Branch Id
DA Case Number
Yes
43
05DV4934
Charge(s)
Count No.
Statute
Description
Severity
Disposition
1
940.19(1)
Battery
Misd. A
Guilty / No Contest
2
947.01
Disorderly Conduct
Misd. B
Dismissed
Filing Date
Case Type
Case Status

Ascending Date Order
Descending Date Order
09-29-2003
Civil
Closed
Class Code Description
Responsible Official
Domestic Abuse-Temp Rest Order
Charge(s)
Count No.
Statute
Description
Severity
Disposition
1
343.44(1)
Operate After Revocation-Fail/Pay (3rd)
Forf. U
Charge(s)
Count No.
Statute
Description
Severity
Disposition
1
346.935(1)
Drink Open Intoxicants in MV-Driver
Forf. U
Charge(s)
Count No.
Statute
Description
Severity
Disposition
1
940.19(1)
Battery
Misd. A
Dismissed /De Motion
Charge(s)
Count No.
Statute
Description
Severity
Disposition
1
343.44(1)
Operate After Revocation/Suspension
Forf. U
Waukesha County Case Number 1998FO000224

Filing Date
Case Type
Case Status

Ascending Date Order
Descending Date Order
02-10-1998
Non-Traffic Ordinance Violation
Closed
Defendant Date of Birth
Address
08-1978
6025 W. Lindsay Ave.,#5, P.O. Box 34011, Milwaukee, WI 53225
Charge(s)
Count No.
Statute
Description
Severity
Disposition
1
19.102(7)
Obstructing An Officer
Forf. U
Guilty
Dodge County Case Number 1998CM000496

Filing Date
Case Type
Case Status

Ascending Date Order
Descending Date Order
08-31-1998
Criminal
Closed
Defendant Date of Birth
Address
08-14-1978
PO Box 340111, 3325 S. 26th St. - #1, Milwaukee, WI 53234
Branch Id
DA Case Number
1

Charge(s)
Count No.
Statute
Description
Severity
Disposition
1
943.20(1)(d)
Theft-False Representation <=$1000
Misd. A
Dismissed /Pr Motion
Jefferson County Case Number 1997TR007778

Filing Date
Case Type
Case Status

Ascending Date Order
Descending Date Order
12-10-1997
Traffic Forfeiture
Closed
Defendant Date of Birth
Address
08-1978
1025 W. Lincoln, Milwaukee, WI 53225
Branch Id
DA Case Number
3

Charge(s)
Count No.
Statute
Description
Severity
Disposition
1
341.61(2)
Display Unauth. Veh. Registration Plate
Forf. U
Jefferson County Case Number 1997TR007777

Filing Date
Case Type
Case Status

Ascending Date Order
Descending Date Order
12-10-1997
Traffic Forfeiture
Closed
Defendant Date of Birth
Address
08-1978
1025 W. Lincoln, Milwaukee, WI 53225
Branch Id
DA Case Number
3

Charge(s)
Count No.
Statute
Description
Severity
Disposition
1
341.04(1)
Non-Registration of Auto, etc.
Forf. U
Guilty / No Contest
Jefferson County Case Number 1997TR007776

Filing Date
Case Type
Case Status

Ascending Date Order
Descending Date Order
12-10-1997
Traffic Forfeiture
Closed
Defendant Date of Birth
Address
08-1978
1025 W. Lincoln, Milwaukee, WI 53225
Branch Id
DA Case Number
3

Charge(s)
Count No.
Statute
Description
Severity
Disposition
1
343.44(1)
Operate After Suspension-Fail/Pay (1st)
Forf. U
Guilty / No Contest
Waukesha County Case Number 1997CT000992

Filing Date
Case Type
Case Status

Ascending Date Order
Descending Date Order
06-20-1997
Criminal Traffic
Closed
Defendant Date of Birth
Address
03-30-1957
2376 North 5th Street, #a, Milwaukee, WI 53212
Branch Id
DA Case Number
2
PR9706202
Charge(s)
Count No.
Statute
Description
Severity
Disposition
1
346.63(1)(A)
Oawi
Misd. U
Guilty / No Contest
2
346.63(1)(B)
Pac-prohibited Alcohol Concentration
Misd. U
Dismissed /Pr Motion
Jefferson County Case Number 1997CM000593

Filing Date
Case Type
Case Status

Ascending Date Order
Descending Date Order
09-02-1997
Criminal
Closed
Defendant Date of Birth
Address
08-14-1978
P.O. Box 340111, Milwaukee, WI 53234
Branch Id
DA Case Number
1

Case(s) Cross-Referenced With This Case
1997CM000594
Charge(s)
Count No.
Statute
Description
Severity
Disposition
1
947.01
Disorderly Conduct
Misd. B
Guilty / No Contest
Dodge County Case Number 1996CM000026

Filing Date
Case Type
Case Status

Ascending Date Order
Descending Date Order
01-29-1996
Criminal
Closed
Defendant Date of Birth
Address
08-14-1978
2416 S. Logan Ave., Bayview, WI 53207
Branch Id
DA Case Number
2

Charge(s)
Count No.
Statute
Description
Severity
Disposition
1
943.14
Criminal Trespass to Dwelling
Misd. A
Guilty / No Contest
2
943.01(1)
Criminal Damage to Property
Misd. A
Dismissed /Pr Motion
Waukesha County Case Number 1996CF000552

Filing Date
Case Type
Case Status

Ascending Date Order
Descending Date Order
08-15-1996
Criminal
Closed
Defendant Date of Birth
Address
08-14-1978
P.O. Box 900, C/O Racine Correctional Inst., Sturtevant, WI 53177
Branch Id
DA Case Number
06
PR9608243
Charge(s)
Count No.
Statute
Description
Severity
Disposition
1
946.10(1)
Bribery Of A Public Officer Or Employee
Felony U
Guilty / No Contest
Jefferson County Case Number 1996CF000344

Filing Date
Case Type
Case Status

Ascending Date Order
Descending Date Order
09-19-1996
Criminal
Closed
Defendant Date of Birth
Address
08-14-1978
2416 South Logan Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53232
Branch Id
DA Case Number
1

Charge(s)
Count No.
Statute
Description
Severity
Disposition
1
961.41(1)(h)1
Manufacture/Deliver THC (<=500g)
Felony U
Guilty / No Contest
2
961.41(1)(h)1
Manufacture/Deliver THC (<=500g)
Felony U
Dismissed /Pr Motion
3
961.42(1)
Maintain Drug Trafficking Place(2nd+)
Felony U
Dismissed /Pr Motion
4
946.42(3)(a)
Escape-Criminal Arrest
Felony D
Guilty / No Contest
Milwaukee County Case Number 1995CV005586

Filing Date
Case Type
Case Status

Ascending Date Order
Descending Date Order
06-02-1995
Civil
Closed
Class Code Description
Responsible Official
Harassment Restraining Order
Sheedy, Patrick T
Milwaukee County Case Number 1995CF953895

Filing Date
Case Type
Case Status

Ascending Date Order
Descending Date Order
09-06-1995
Criminal
Closed
Defendant Date of Birth
Address
03-30-1957
2376A N 5TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53233
Branch Id
DA Case Number
23
210033558
Charge(s)
Count No.
Statute
Description
Severity
Disposition
1
943.32



2
939.05
Milwaukee County Case Number 1995CF953316

Filing Date
Case Type
Case Status

Ascending Date Order
Descending Date Order
07-31-1995
Criminal
Closed
Defendant Date of Birth
Address
03-30-1957
2376A N 5TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53233
Branch Id
DA Case Number

210033029
Charge(s)
Count No.
Statute
Description
Severity
Disposition
1
943.32



2
939.05
Milwaukee County Case Number 1994SC014338

Filing Date
Case Type
Case Status

Ascending Date Order
Descending Date Order
04-18-1994
Small Claims
Closed
Class Code Description
Responsible Official
Small Claims, Eviction
Milwaukee County Case Number 1994CM403085

Filing Date
Case Type
Case Status

Ascending Date Order
Descending Date Order
04-14-1994
Criminal
Closed
Defendant Date of Birth
Address
03-30-1957
2376A N 5TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53233
Branch Id
DA Case Number
46
210322475
Charge(s)
Count No.
Statute
Description
Severity
Disposition
1
939.32



2
943.20



3
939.05
Milwaukee County Case Number 1993SC053369

Filing Date
Case Type
Case Status

Ascending Date Order
Descending Date Order
11-18-1993
Small Claims
Closed
Class Code Description
Responsible Official
Small Claims, Eviction
Milwaukee County Case Number 1990CM006154A

Filing Date
Case Type
Case Status

Ascending Date Order
Descending Date Order
04-02-1990
Criminal
Closed
Defendant Date of Birth
Address
03-30-1957
2376A N 5TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53233
Branch Id
DA Case Number
26
210116460
Case(s) Cross-Referenced With This Case
1990CM006154
Charge(s)
Count No.
Statute
Description
Severity
Disposition
1
947.01
Milwaukee County Case Number 1977CF001469

Filing Date
Case Type
Case Status

Ascending Date Order
Descending Date Order
10-31-1977
Criminal
Closed
Defendant Date of Birth
Address
03-30-1957
2376A N 5TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53233
Branch Id
DA Case Number
06
210043848
Charge(s)
Count No.
Statute
Description
Severity
Disposition
1
943.32(a)



2
939.05


Posted by: K9Vinny

Clarification to my above post for accuracy. The record was by name search, and this fine person's father, is also named Frank Jude, so the last couple records pertain to the father. I hate it when father's and son's criminal records get mix-matched together. But you get the idea. Second generation P.O.S.




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