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Attorney for family of man killed by Madison police says the officer should be criminally charged
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by ABC , KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· July 24, 2026
· 4 min read
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Madison police officer who shot and killed Corey Ruiz should face criminal charges, civil rights attorney Ben Crump said Friday, after protests erupted in anger over videos of their struggle. “They not only tackled him, not only tased him, not only kicked him, but you saw...
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Key takeaway (AP) — The Madison police officer who shot and killed Corey Ruiz should face criminal charges, civil rights attorney Ben Crump said Friday, after protests erupted in anger over videos of their struggle.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
In Minneapolis, the debate over police body-worn cameras has been a longstanding one, with the city ultimately adopting their use to increase transparency and accountability. The situation in Madison, where officers are not required to wear body cameras, highlights the importance of having a clear visual record of police interactions. The absence of this footage in the Corey Ruiz case has left many questions unanswered, and the community is left to rely on cellphone video and eyewitness accounts. As the investigation into Ruiz's death continues, Minneapolis residents may be reminded of the value of body-worn cameras in their own city, and the potential consequences of not having them. The fact that Madison has repeatedly debated but not implemented body-worn cameras due to budget concerns and community opposition raises questions about the trade-offs between public safety, privacy, and accountability.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 24, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Madison police officer who shot and killed Corey Ruiz should face criminal charges, civil rights attorney Ben Crump said Friday, after protests erupted in anger over videos of their struggle. “They not only tackled him, not only tased him, not only kicked him, but you saw...
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