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Former City Attorney Convicted of Misconduct | Milwaukee News
Former Milwaukee City Attorney Tearman Spencer has been convicted of felony misconduct in office for using his position to get a legal opinion that exempted his personal car collection from inspection fees—saving him thousands. The jury acquitted him on a misdemeanor obstruction charge. He now faces up to three and a half years in prison or a $10,000 fine, with sentencing set for September 11. His defense disputes the verdict, calling the request for legal research routine, and is reviewing next steps. Two other pending cases—over an alleged real estate scheme and a felony bail-jumping charge…
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