Wrongfully Arrested Dad Sues Kenosha | Milwaukee News

Milwaukee News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 16, 2026 · 1m

A man wrongfully arrested at a Kenosha Applebee’s last year is suing the city and three officers after police violently tackled him while he held his one-year-old — a moment caught on video that also saw the baby’s mom pepper-sprayed. Though charges were later dropped and even Jay-Z helped cover legal fees, a federal civil rights suit now seeks $5 million for PTSD and lost income, claiming officers used excessive force. An outside probe deemed the force justified — but the officers were still suspended for procedural failures. The city remains silent on the new lawsuit. Listen in comfort:Get…