Brawl At The Mayfair Mall In Wauwatosa, Teens Arrested

Multiple female and male teens got into a brawl at the Mayfair Mall on Saturday.

By H. Nelson Goodson 

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

April 3, 2016

Wauwatosa, WI - On Saturday, several rival groups of female and male teens began a brawl inside the upper floor near the entrance of the Boston Store at the Mayfair Mall in Wauwatosa. In a video posted and circulating on Facebook, females are seen punching each other, wrestling, grabbing hair and a male teen is also seen punching women until a Wauwatosa police officer arrives and threatened him with a taser. Mall security were also able to separate teens from each other.

Police haven't released any information about what ignited the brawl. A number of teens were taken into custody and cited by police.

Mayfair Mall brawl video links: http://ow.ly/10dTff and http://ow.ly/10hX4Q

Ruben García Gets Life For Double Stabbing Homicide In Milwaukee

Stabbing crime spree leads to a life term's in prison for double homicide.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

April 1, 2016

Milwaukee, Wisconsin - On Friday, Ruben V. García, 21, was sentenced to two concurrent life terms, which he must serve 60 years in prison and then would be eligible for parole for a double stabbing homicide. García was convicted for four felony counts, two counts for first-degree intentional homicide and two counts for attempted first-degree intentional homicide for the January 23, 2015 murder of 5-month-old Kairii Dailey and Paul Kucharczyk, 39, and the stabbing of Alexia Dailey, 19, and Christopher Hamilton, 22. Both Dailey and Hamilton survived the stabbing crime spree by García. García must pay more than $4,400 in restitution.
The criminal complaint states, that García was the father of Kairii and the mother is Alexia who in January broke up with García. Alexia became involved with Hamilton and García was not to happy. He wanted to get back with Alexia, but when she refused, García attacked her with a knife in the kitchen at her residence near the 3900 block of W. Clybourn. If García couldn't have Alexia, no one would.
Hamilton who was in another room went to the kitchen to help Alexia and was injured by 22 lacerations. Alexia suffered cuts to her neck and back. Kucharczyk who attempted to help both Alexia and Hamilton was fatally stabbed by García. He died at the scene. 
García allegedly stabbed and killed his daughter while in the crib, according to the criminal complaint. García was cut and injured during the altercation with Hamilton and Kucharczyk, according to police.

Controversial Angel Sánchez Political Campaign Sign Claims Alderman José G. Pérez Has Turned Into A Pinocchio

Former Alderman Angel Sánchez challenging Alderman José G. Pérez in the 12th Aldermanic District.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

April 1, 2016

Milwaukee, WI - On Friday, the political campaign to elect former Alderman Angel Sánchez to the 12th Aldermanic District has posted a controversial political sign at the 900 block of W. Greenfield Ave. claiming that the current Alderman José G. Pérez has turned into a Pinocchio. The elect Sánchez sign reads, "No voten por Alderman Pinocchio "Pérez" Se levanto y se olvido" (Don't vote for Alderman Pinocchio "Pérez" he got up and forgot). 

The movie character Pinocchio is based on a wooden boy who lied and every time he lied his nose got longer. Alderman Pérez is not new to smear campaign tactics himself. 

The Pérez campaign in 2012 allegedly was associated with the late community activist Juan Carlos Ruiz who Milwaukee police questioned after several people working for Ruiz were busted for distributing a smearing flyer accusing Alderman James Witkowiak of extorting bar owners to get liquor licenses. The allegations by Ruiz and his group who supported Pérez at the time were false. Ruiz was never cited for passing the smearing Witkowiak flyer, according to an open records request by Hispanic News Network U.S.A. (HNNUSA). Pérez defeated Alderman Witkowiak by 86 votes. Pérez never admitted that he or his campaign manager were involved with Ruiz and his CSSS group.

Milwaukee police in 2012 temperarily detained several people for passing out flyers from a group called Citizens for a Stronger South Side (CSSS) at the 1300 block of W. Greenfield Ave. The flyer contained false and misleading information against Witkowiak and even alleged corruption. The flyer contained a disclaimer for the CSSS and had an address that indicated a parking lot that Witkowiak owned at the time. The suspects told police that José Pérez and his campaign had authorized the distribution of the flyer. A Witkowiak supporter who busted the suspects passing out the flyers in the area said, that the suspects had called Juan Carlos Ruiz, a Pérez campaign supporter to the scene. Police did not issue any citations to Ruiz or the suspects for passing out flyers. The CSSS was created for the sole purpose of passing out misleading and false information about Witkowiak.

In February 2012, Pérez and his campaign manager Sachin Chheda initiated a negative campaign, which included making false allegations that Witkowiak was shaking down bar owners, misinformation and targeted Witkowiak for being White. Pérez is of Puerto Rican descent and his campaign focused on race, which became an issue to get elected. 

Pérez is also credited for the Esperanza Unida, Inc. failure to get tenants to generate funds to pay off its tax debt to the City of Milwaukee. Former Esperanza Unida executive director, Robert Miranda claimed that Pérez had wanted to buy the building before being elected alderman, but on recommendation by Miranda, the Esperanza Unida Board decided not to sell the building. Soon after Pérez was elected alderman, he began to work against Esperanza Unida's efforts to stay afloat.

When Miranda was later replaced by Manuel "Manny" Perez as the new executive director at Esperanza Unida, he sent an ethics complaint to the City claiming that Alderman Pérez was interfering with business operations. Manuel wrote in the ethics complaint, "This Ethics complaint is being pursued because Alderman José Pérez...intended to obstruct or interfere with the business operations of Esperanza Unida...using his position as Alderman to avoid working collaboratively with Esperanza Unida...Evidence that supports this complaint will show that Alderman José Pérez has: 1. A conflict of interest pertaining to Esperanza Unida; 2. Pérez is unable to make objective and impartial decisions regarding any matter Esperanza Unida is involved in that have to do with economic development in the area...; 3. Alderman Pérez has abused the duties of his office by improperly engaging in destructive and negative communications with agency tenants and perspective tenants...are reasons for an ethical investigation to be conducted around the activities of Alderman José Pérez and his interfering actions against Esperanza Unida Business endeavors." The Ethics Board never acted or investigated Manuel's ethics complaint against Alderman Pérez.

Alderman Pérez also failed to represent and speak on behalf of the El Rey owners in favor of establishing a Cesár E. Châvez library on S. Cesár E. Châvez Drive as well during a public library hearing meeting about relocating the Forest Home Library. The Forest Home Library will be moved to the Hills Buildings on W. Historic Mitchell Street.

HNNUSA attempted numerous times to get a comment about the allegations previously raised against Alderman Pérez, but he would never respond or comment.

Alderman Pérez is now facing former Alderman Sánchez in the April 5, General election.

Milwaukee Became The 8th Location In The Nation And First Midwest City To Unveil A Cesár E. Chávez Life Size Bronze Statue

The unveiling ceremony of the Cesár E. Chávez life size bronze statue attracted more than 300 people including children at the Super Mercado El Rey in the Southside of Milwaukee on S. Chavez Drive.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

April 1, 2016

Milwaukee, WI - On Thursday, the historic life size bronze statute of the late United Farm Workers leader, César E. Chávez was unveiled at the Super Mercado El Rey outdoor market place by the Farm Project organizers. More than 300 people, children, public and elected officials attended the unveiling ceremony. Afterwards, El Rey hosted a celebration ceremony with complimentary food, cake and drinks to the public attending the indoor reception event.

The Chávez bronze statue was installed at the 900 block of S. César E. Chávez Drive in the El Rey Super Mercado outdoor market place. The Chávez statue project cost more than $50,000 and is part of a three year FARM Project to promote small business economic growth in the 12th Aldermanic District that will include a rich cultural environment for tourists, a consumer retail, food and art base attraction to the heart of the Latino community.

Ernesto and Olivia Villarreal, the owners of El Rey who donated $10,000 for the cost of the statue, the outdoor market place space and any maintenance, including the cost of any future remodeling of the outdoor space were recognized for their generous contribution to the Farm Project. Olivia in a Facebook posted wrote, "So proud of El Rey to have the sculpture of Cesar E. Chavez installed on its property. So many people have worked to get this accomplished. "SI SE PUEDE.""

The second phase includes and outdoor public viewing section that will be built around the Chávez statue to include seating space for the public.

Milwaukee became the 8th location in the U.S. and the first city in the Midwest to have a life size statue to honor Chávez. The unveiling of the Chávez statue took place on Thursday, March 31, 2016 and the public was invited to attend. The event was sponsored by the César E. Chávez Drive 38th Business Improvement District and Clarke Square including other sponsors.

Illinois Cook County Commissioner Jesús "Chuy" Garcia was the invited keynote speaker along with State Representative Josh Zepnick, State Representative JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderman José Pérez and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett. Another public elected official attending was Milwaukee County Supervisor Peggy Romo West. 

Alderman Pérez was presented with a small replica of the life size Chávez bronze statue by the Farm Project coordinators and organizers.

Live FB video streaming: The unveiling ceremony of the late UFW leader Cesár E. Chávez life size bronze statue. http://ow.ly/10a1zF

Presidential Proclamation -- Cesar Chavez Day, 2016 

CÉSAR CHÁVEZ DAY, 2016

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

A PROCLAMATION

 As a child of migrant workers who struggled just to get by, César Chávez knew the importance of having an economy that works for everyone and devoted his life to ensuring our Nation upheld the values upon which it was founded.  On his birthday, we celebrate a man who reminded us -- above all else -- that we all share a common humanity, each of us having our own value and contributing to the same destiny, and we carry forward his legacy by echoing his peaceful and eloquent calls for a more just and equal society.

César Chávez demonstrated that true courage is revealed when the outlook is darkest, the resistance is strongest, and we still find it within ourselves to stand up for what we believe in.  In the face of extraordinary adversity and opposition, he stood up for the inherent dignity of every person, no matter their race, color, creed, or sexual orientation, and for the idea that when workers are treated fairly, we give meaning to our founding ideals.  Guided by his faith in his convictions, he fasted, marched, and rallied millions to "La Causa" to expand opportunity and demand a voice for workers everywhere.  Together with Dolores Huerta, he founded the United Farm Workers, and through boycotts and protests, he ushered in a new era of respect for America's laborers and farm workers.

Today, we honor César Chávez by continuing to fight for what he believed in, including a living wage for workers and their right to unionize and provide for their family.  Workers should have a safe workplace and the comfort of knowing that if they work hard, they can feed their family, earn decent benefits, and gain the skills they need to move up and get ahead.  We will also keep up our efforts to reform our Nation's broken immigration system so more people can contribute to our country's success.  And as we strive for well-deserved policies for America's workers, like a higher minimum wage and paid leave, we are reminded that the movement César Chávez led was sustained by a generation of organizers who spoke out and fought for a better, fairer America -- and it is now upon us to do the same in our time.

Our Nation's progress has always been driven by the belief that extraordinary things happen when we come together around a common cause, and through decades of organizing and serving others, César Chávez embodied this ideal.  On César Chávez Day, let us unite to reach for the America he knew was possible -- one in which hard work is rewarded, prosperity is shared, and equal opportunity is the right of all our people.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim March 31, 2016, as César Chávez Day.  I call upon all Americans to observe this day with appropriate service, community, and education programs to honor César Chávez's enduring legacy. 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of March, in the year of our Lord two thousand sixteen, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and fortieth.

BARACK OBAMA

Six Trump Protesters Arrested For Disorderly Conduct At Janesville Holiday Inn Identified

Six Madison residents were arrested after occupying the Holiday Inn Express in Janesville a day before Trump's event.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

March 31, 2016

Janesville, WI - Police in Janesville identify six Trump protesters arrested before a Trump event at the Holiday Inn Express in Janesville for disorderly conduct were Shawna Lutzow, 28; Harry Gilbert, 24; Alison Brooks, 30; Kristen Brock-Petroshius, 34; Lucas Haukeness, 24, and Johanna Heineman-Pieper, 24, all from Madison. Each one was charged with disorderly conduct, trespassing and obstruction of officer, according to Janesville police.

The six protesters told police that they are members of the Showing Up for Racial Injustice group and were booked at the Rock County jail. Police say, the protesters locked themselves in a PVC pipe before entering the hotel lobby and refusing to leave. They are expected to appear for a May 2 court hearing.

Family Of Anastacio Hernández Rojas Filed Petition With ICHR Seeking Lawsuit Against The U.S. For Torture Resulting In Murder By Border Agents

In November 2015, the U.S. Department of Justice decided not to file murder charges against 8 U.S. Customs and Border Protection including Border Patrol agents for the May 28, 2010 brutal homicide of undocumented immigrant Anastacio Hernández Rojas.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

March 31, 2016

Washington, D.C. - On Wednesday, the family of Anastacio Hernández Rojas, 42, an undocumented immigrant who was brutally beaten and tasered multiple times by U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agents and later died at a hospital filed a petition with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (ICHR) in Washington, D.C. to sue the U.S. for the torture and homicide of Hernández Rojas. In November 2015, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) decided not to prosecute or file felony murder charges against eight U.S. Border Patrol agents, Customs and Border Protection agents including four supervisors who watched and encouraged the deadly abuse of Hernández Rojas at the San Isidro Port-of-entry crossing for lack of evidence. 

The DOJ said, that the agents involved used reasonable force to subdue Hernández Rojas. It was later discovered that 15 to 25 border patrol agents participated while others watched Hernández Rojas get beaten, kicked and tased repeatedly while in handcuffs at the U.S. border crossing.

Hernández Rojas pleaded for help and for the agents to stop beating and repeatedly tasering him as dozens of witnesses watched and video recorded including taking pictures of the incident from the border bridge crossing. 

The agents later confiscated witnesses cellphones, deleted videos and photos. The agents didn't even file reports that at least 30 witnesses were present during the incident. The witnesses were also dispersed from the scene in an attempt to cover-up the brutal beating and homicide of Hernández Rojas. Only three witnesses were later interviewed by San Diego police.

A cellphone video later surfaced showing the border patrol agents beating and tasering Hernández Rojas multiple times who pleaded for help.  

The ICHR is the only human rights international commission that has jurisdiction and authority to hear an individual complaint against the U.S. for human rights violations. 

In an interview with Democracy Now, Roxanna Altholz, an international human rights lawyer and scholar, including an associate director at the University of California-Berkeley's International Human Rights Law Clinic says, that since Hernández Rojas murder in 2010 by border patrol agents, at least 40 to 50 undocumented immigrants have been killed by agents and none of the border patrol agents involved have been held accountable or brought to justice.

The San Diego Medical Examiner's Office classified Hernández Rojas death as a homicide. Hernández Rojas autopsy revealed that he had five broken ribs, had suffered from a lack of oxygen to his brain for 8 minutes causing brain dead as a result of a heart attack attributed to the beating and taser's electrical shocks, had abrasions/contusions to the face, arms and legs including a large hematoma.

Judge M. James Lorenz of the U.S. District Court of the Southern District of California on September 29, 2014 determined that the U.S. Border Patrol agents identified as Phillip Krasielwicz, Gabriel Ducoing and Derrick Llewellyn; Immigration Enforcement Agents Harinzo Naraisnesingh and Andre Piligrino; Customs and Border Protection Officers Kurt Sauer and agent Allen Boutwell; Border Patrol Supervisors Ishmael Finn, Guillermo E. Avila and Edward C. Caliri, and Custom and Border Protection Supervisor Ramon De Jesús were responsible or contributed to Hernández Rojas death in 2010.

Shocking news video shows Mexican immigrant Anastacio Hernández Rojas tased and beaten to death by multiple U.S. Border Patrol and Customs and Border Protection agents while hog tied and hands behind his back in May 2010. https://youtu.be/5JCmHX1pVCU

$80K Esperanza Unida Peace Mural Being Removed By Keystone Development

Southsiders began to notice that a large section from the Esperanza Unida Peace mural had been removed by Keystone Development at 611 W. National Ave.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

March 29, 2016

Milwaukee, WI - On Tuesday, Southsiders noticed that a section of the Esperanza Unida Peace mural was removed by Keystone Development who bought the building from the City of Milwaukee. The building will house 52 loft apartment units. 

The developer is adding windows on the side where the mural is located and will definitely distort the mural.
The cost of the mural was paid by Esperanza Unida, Inc. and city taxpayers, which approximately $80,000 has been spent so far on its preservation, according to city records.

When contacted on Tuesday by Hispanic News Network U.S.A. (HNNUSA), Manuel Pérez, the executive director of Esperanza Unida stated, that "Esperanza Unida no longer owns the 611 West National Building. The building is owned by Keystone Development." Keystone Development could not be reached for comment and has not released any information about what future is in store for the mural.

At the moment, the future of the $80K Peace mural is uncertain, but one thing for sure, the missing mural sections from the side of the building wall were not in the large trash, debris and waste container located in the parking lot.