Post by Logan on Feb 4, 2016 3:37:48 GMT -6
David Clarke sues Chris Abele alleging violation of free speech
Milwaukee County Sheriff David A. Clarke Jr. scored a huge victory late last year when county supervisors overrode plans by Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele to cut the sheriff's budget by $4 million.
But Clarke was not done with his longtime political foe. The sheriff has now sued Abele over that budget fight.
Clarke's claim: His First Amendment rights were violated by the county exec.
"We're asking a judge to enjoin the county executive from using the budget process to retaliate against any county official for speaking out on matters of public concern," said Michael. A. I. Whitcomb, the private attorney representing Clarke.
Read more: www.jsonline.com/blogs/news/367532041.html
Milwaukee County Sheriff David A. Clarke Jr. scored a huge victory late last year when county supervisors overrode plans by Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele to cut the sheriff's budget by $4 million.
But Clarke was not done with his longtime political foe. The sheriff has now sued Abele over that budget fight.
Clarke's claim: His First Amendment rights were violated by the county exec.
"We're asking a judge to enjoin the county executive from using the budget process to retaliate against any county official for speaking out on matters of public concern," said Michael. A. I. Whitcomb, the private attorney representing Clarke.
Read more: www.jsonline.com/blogs/news/367532041.html