US. Department of Justice United States Attorney Eastern District of Wisconsin Feder! Courthouse (ga97.1700 517 6 Wisconsin dv, Ro $30 Fax (814) 297.1738 Aiboutoe 153202 manisteeeovisante May 3, 2017 Mr. William F. Sulton Peterson, Johnson & Murray, S.C. 788 North Jefferson Street, Suite 500 Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202 Dear Mr. Sulton: Lam writing to inform you that this office has decided not to criminally prosecute any civil rights offenses stemming from the interaction between your client, Daniel Black, Sheriff David Clarke, and Sheriff's Department personnel on January 15, 2017. Our decision is not meant to affirm the wisdom or propriety of what occurred. It reflects only our belief that it would be difficult or impossible to prove a violation of the only federal statute likely available to us, 18 U.S.C. § 242, beyond a reasonable doubt. This decision is made on the basis of material we have acquired as well as additional interviews conducted. Of course, the decision could change if additional information caine to light. ‘Thank you for your cooperation with us and that of your client. If you have questions or wish to discuss this, please contact me at any time. Sincerely, GREGORY J. HAANSTAD United States Attorney Me Assistant United States Attorney MSIinz,