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id: db014279af
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-10 13:00 CST
updated: 2026-11-12 18:14 CST
status: reported
outlets: 3
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# Mandela Barnes sues Milwaukee Journal Sentinel for defamation

Former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes has filed a defamation lawsuit against the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, according to Wisconsin Public Radio. Barnes is a 2026 candidate for governor.

Section: [Public Safety](/milwaukee/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Mandela Barnes](/milwaukee/wiki/mandela-barnes.md), [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel](/milwaukee/wiki/milwaukee-journal-sentinel.md)

## Coverage

- [CBS 58](https://www.cbs58.com/news/mandela-barnes-files-lawsuit-against-milwaukee-journal-sentinel), 2026-11-10 13:00 CST: Mandela Barnes files lawsuit against Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
- [Wisconsin Public Radio](https://www.wpr.org/news/mandela-barnes-sues-milwaukee-journal-sentinel-defamation), 2026-11-10 17:37 CST: Mandela Barnes sues Milwaukee Journal Sentinel for defamation
- [FOX6 News Milwaukee](https://www.fox6now.com/news/mandela-barnes-sues-milwaukee-journal-sentinel-defamation), 2026-11-12 18:14 CST: Mandela Barnes sues Milwaukee Journal Sentinel for defamation

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