MILWAUKEE, Wis. –– Nationally renowned civil rights and personal injury attorney Ben Crump has released a statement in response to the referral of four felony murder charges to the District Attorney’s Office by Milwaukee Police for staff at the Hyatt Regency Hotel where D’Vontaye Mitchell, a Black man, was killed on Sunday, June 30.
Attorney Crump issued the following statement:
“The referral of felony murder charges in the tragic death of D’Vontaye Mitchell is a significant step toward justice. We are grateful for the referral of these charges, as they underscore the severity of the actions that led to D’Vontaye’s sudden and untimely death. We must now press for these charges to be formally filed by the District Attorney’s Office in order for these officers to truly be held accountable.
“While this development cannot undo the pain and loss experienced by D’Vontaye’s family, it is a crucial part of the process to ensure that those responsible are brought to justice. Our fight is far from over, and we remain committed to D’Vontaye’s family in their pursuit of justice.”
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