'No Justice': D'Vontaye Mitchell's Family Frustrated After Men Found Guilty in His Death Get No Prison Time
Two former security guards face up to 15 years for felony murder; others plead guilty to misdemeanor battery in a case prosecutors stress demands community safety and justice.
- A Milwaukee County judge sentenced four former hotel employees to probation and time served for their roles in the June 2024 killing of D'Vontaye Mitchell near a downtown Hyatt hotel.
- Mitchell died after being restrained by the four men for nearly nine minutes, leading to restraint asphyxia combined with the toxic effects of drugs and preexisting health issues.
- Two men pleaded guilty to felony murder while the other two pleaded guilty to misdemeanor battery, and all four were fired by Aimbridge Hospitality in July 2024.
- Mitchell's widow expressed that the responsible individuals were fully aware of their actions and chose to continue, while his mother called for justice against those who caused his death.
- The sentences ended the case without additional prison time, drawing comparisons to the George Floyd killing and raising questions about justice and community safety.
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'No justice': D'Vontaye Mitchell's family frustrated after men found guilty in his death get no prison time
By Montse Ricossa Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE (WDJT) — All four of the men found guilty in the death of D’Vontaye Mitchell outside a Hyatt Hotel last summer were sentenced Wednesday, Sept. 3. The men involved — two security guards, a desk attendant, and a bellhop — each entered guilty pleas and have now learned their fates. Brandon Turner, for felony murder, was sentenced to one year in prison and one year of probation — h…

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