#ReadingWhileBlack: Mom outraged after 11-year-old son ‘traumatized’ by police at library

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A Wisconsin mother is looking for answers after her 11-year-old son was thrown in the back of a police car after officers were called to a Madison library because a group of teens was reportedly talking too loudly.    Jalisa Johnson told Channel 3000 that her son enjoys going to the library, but on Monday when she picked him up, he shared a disturbing experience. Tana Elias, digital services and marketing manager, said an incident occurred after two young people were swearing and using “bad language.”   “We finally asked them to leave. They refused to leave,” Elias said. And that’s when the Madison Police Department was called.  According to the outlet, five minors were issued citations for infractions like disorderly conduct, trespass after notification and resisting.

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  1. Good Evening Dominique,

    Heard you on the radio this morning thanks for helping me to plug in to Saharah Ali, I listen to you every morning even when your not there. I have been listening to “Front Page” since the origin back in 92′ I think… You have done a great job in taking over Carl Nelson, shoes. I do miss Dick Gregory, I think some times you should replay some of those interviews you asked some great questions and Dick, was there with his answers that You would some times challenge I loved that.. Keep up the good work!

    Respectfully
    Darryl L. Johnson
    Cell: 714-724-5325