Jacob Blake Withdraws Civil Rights Lawsuit Against Kenosha Police

Essence Magazine:

By Kevin L. Clark ·Updated May 11, 2022

The ongoing issue with Jacob Blake continues, but differently, as he has dropped his civil rights lawsuit against the Kenosha police officer who shot him.

According to court records, Blake sued Rusten Sheskey in March of 2020 but dismissed the action last Friday. A one-page stipulation signed by lawyers from both sides indicates they’ve agreed to dismiss the case with prejudice, meaning Blake can

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