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The entrance to the Wisconsin Supreme Court chambers is seen in the state Capitol in Madison, Wis. March 14, 2024. The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Tuesday, April 30, 2024, that a former Milwaukee police officer was properly fired for posting racist memes related to the arrest of an NBA player that triggered a public outcry. (AP Photo/Todd Richmond, File)

Court upholds police officer’s firing for posting racist memes after Sterling Brown arrest

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Houston Rockets forward Sterling Brown, right, shoots as Los Angeles Clippers forward Marcus Morris Sr. defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, April 9, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Milwaukee council OKs settlement with former Bucks player

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Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. (3) dribbles against Minnesota Timberwolves forward Josh Okogie (20) during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, April 27, 2021, in Houston. (Thomas Shea/Pool Photo via AP)

Rockets’ Kevin Porter Jr. fined $50,000 for strip club visit

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Los Angeles Clippers guard Terance Mann, right, loses control of the ball while under pressure from Houston Rockets forward Sterling Brown during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, April 9, 2021, in Los Angeles. The Clippers won 126-109. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Rockets’ Brown recovering in Houston after assault in Miami

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Los Angeles Clippers guard Terance Mann, right, loses control of the ball while under pressure from Houston Rockets forward Sterling Brown during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, April 9, 2021, in Los Angeles. The Clippers won 126-109. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Rockets say Sterling Brown was attacked, injured in Miami

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Pope Francis delivers his blessing during the Angelus noon prayer he recited from the window of his studio overlooking St.Peter's Square, at the Vatican, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino) **FILE**

NBA players hailed by pope at Vatican for demanding justice

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

FILE - This file photo from Jan. 26, 2018, shows police body-camera footage released by Milwaukee Police Department that shows NBA Bucks guard Sterling Brown talking to arresting police officers after being shot by a stun gun in a Walgreens parking lot in Milwaukee. The Milwaukee city attorney is recommending a revised offer to settle a lawsuit brought by Milwaukee Bucks’ guard Sterling Brown, who was taken to the ground, shocked with a Taser and arrested during an encounter with police in 2018. City Attorney Tearman Spencer is recommending a $750,000 payment and an admission that Brown's constitutional rights were violated during the arrest. (Milwaukee Police Department via AP, File)

Bucks player agrees to $750K settlement over arrest

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Bucks lead march of some 7,500 protesters

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FILE - This Jan. 26, 2018, file photo showing police body-camera footage released by Milwaukee Police Department shows NBA Bucks guard Sterling Brown talking to arresting police officers after being shot by a stun gun in a Walgreens parking lot in Milwaukee. Milwaukee city officials are offering Sterling Brown $400,000 to settle his lawsuit accusing police of using excessive force and targeting him because he's black when they confronted him over a parking violation. The city's Common Council authorized the offer Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019, during a closed session. Brown has 14 days to accept or decline it. (Milwaukee Police Department via AP, File)

Lawyer: City needs to admit guilt in Bucks player’s arrest

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FILE - In this April 10, 2019, file photo, Milwaukee Bucks' Sterling Brown prepares to shoot a free throw during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Milwaukee. The city of Milwaukee wants to offer Bucks guard Sterling Brown $400,000 to settle his lawsuit alleging that police used excessive force when they used a stun gun to arrest him over a parking violation. The Journal Sentinel reports that the city's Common Council has scheduled a June 10 vote on whether to extend the offer. City attorneys are asking officials to authorize it. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash, File)

Milwaukee mulls $400K offer to Bucks player to settle suit

By IVAN MORENO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 9, 2019, file photo, Milwaukee Bucks' Sterling Brown warms up before the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic, in Milwaukee. Sterling Brown sincerely hopes his efforts to work alongside law enforcement on improving practices during arrests and stops will one day mean other black men don’t have to go through what he endured last year. Merely 13 months after being Tased by police in the wee hours at a Milwaukee Walgreen's, Brown knows he has an important responsibility to make a difference from his experience _ even if he might never trust police again. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash, File)

Brown vows to work with police after stun gun incident

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 1, 2018, file photo, Milwaukee Bucks guard Sterling Brown is seen during an NBA basketball game in Denver. A Milwaukee police officer involved in the stun gun arrest of Bucks' player Sterling Brown has been fired because of social media posts. Police Chief Erik Morales disclosed the firing during a speech at Marquette University on Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018, but he did not name the officer. Brown sued the police department in June and accused officers of using excessive force and targeting him because he's black. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Milwaukee officer involved in NBA player’s arrest fired

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Milwaukee attorney defends police in NBA player’s arrest

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Candidate likens police who stunned Brown to wolf pack

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The Latest: Mayor hopes lawsuit improves police conduct

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FILE - In this April 1, 2018, file photo, Milwaukee Bucks guard Sterling Brown is seen during an NBA basketball game in Denver. Brown filed a lawsuit Tuesday, June 19, 2018, against the city of Milwaukee and its police department, claiming unlawful arrest and excessive force when officers used a stun gun on him during his arrest in January 2018 for a parking violation. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Bucks’ Sterling Brown sues Milwaukee over stun-gun arrest

By IVAN MORENO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 25, 2017, file photo, Milwaukee Bucks' Sterling Brown poses for photos during NBA basketball team media day in Milwaukee. Newly released police videos showing the stun gun arrest of Bucks guard Sterling Brown show one officer stepping on Brown's ankle while he was handcuffed on the ground and others discussing the potential backlash of taking down an African American professional basketball player. Brown was arrested for a parking violation in Milwaukee in January.(AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)

Commission calls for full review of Bucks player’s arrest

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FILE - In this Sept. 25, 2017, file photo, Milwaukee Bucks' Sterling Brown poses for photos during NBA basketball team media day in Milwaukee. Newly released police videos showing the stun gun arrest of Bucks guard Sterling Brown show one officer stepping on Brown's ankle while he was handcuffed on the ground and others discussing the potential backlash of taking down an African American professional basketball player. Brown was arrested for a parking violation in Milwaukee in January.(AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)

Video: Police discuss backlash of arresting Bucks player

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This Jan. 26, 2018 police body-camera footage released by Milwaukee Police Department shows NBA Bucks guard Sterling Brown as he talks to arresting police officers after being shot by a stun gun in a Walgreens parking lot in Milwaukee. The release comes as city officials who've viewed the videos have expressed concern about how officers conducted themselves. Even leaders of the police department have hinted the video may make them look bad. (Milwaukee Police Department via AP)

Bucks player ‘gave in’ during arrest to avoid officers’ guns

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This Jan. 26, 2018 police body-camera footage released by Milwaukee Police Department shows NBA Bucks guard Sterling Brown as he talks to arresting police officers after being shot by a stun gun in a Walgreens parking lot in Milwaukee. The release comes as city officials who've viewed the videos have expressed concern about how officers conducted themselves. Even leaders of the police department have hinted the video may make them look bad. (Milwaukee Police Department via AP)

The Latest: Milwaukee chief confirms discipline for officers

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