Jermelle’s Lawsuit Against Kenosha Police | Milwaukee News

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

A family dinner turned nightmare when Jermelle English Jr. was violently targeted by Kenosha police at an Applebee’s last July—mistaken for suspects fleeing a crash, only to be beaten after cops realized he was innocent. The suspects were actually hiding in the bathroom. Now, Jermelle’s lawsuit alleges unconstitutional force, citing internal investigations that found officers’ actions—including punches—were excessive and body camera misuse. He’s suffered lasting physical and emotional trauma, including PTSD, impacting his ability to work and care for his son. Charges were dropped, but the…