Former City Attorney Convicted of Misconduct | Milwaukee News

Milwaukee News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 31, 2026 · 1m

Former Milwaukee city attorney Tearman Spencer was convicted of felony misconduct for allegedly using his office to block property inspections on a building he used to store personal cars, avoiding thousands in fees. Prosecutors say he authored a memo exempting the property, emailed it from his official account to his personal one, then sent it to the owner — a move seen as an abuse of power. Though acquitted of resisting officers, Spencer’s sentencing is set for September 11, and the case has sparked broader questions about accountability in public office as the city attorney’s office moves…