JT Cestkowski

SCOOP: Last night, @saraforwi and @DavidCCrowley backed out of a Wisconsin governor forum hosted by @wimuslims and @wimuslimcivic after organizers told candidates in advance they would have to address the Gaza genocide, anti-BDS law, and the state's definition of antisemitism: 🧵

@clancynewyork That's actually really appreciated! I tried to post it to Bluesky myself last night but because I was in that crowd, the reception was too poor, and X handles video uploads easier in those situations.

@JTCestkowski Hi ya, your coverage from the streets of Madison was so good. I wanted folks at Bluesky to see it. Last nite, I ported it over, including your words over video in the post. I hope that was OK. You're fully credited + tagged on every post. It went pretty viral.

If this was the case, why did his campaign never return my request for comment? 🤔

Corey Ruiz's brother addressed the crowd tonight, visibly moved by the overwhelming support from the community while grieving the loss of his brother. Fighting back emotion, he thanked everyone who showed up and told those gathered that they were all his family now. "You guys are really helping my mom out with being here tonight, and that means a lot to me, cause I hate to see my mama stressed out and crying" 📸: @AndrewMercado

That’s it for my coverage tonight.

Madison Independent Police Monitor Aeramique Glass says MPD “are not cooperating” with her and withholding records in the wake of a Madison police officer killing Corey Ruiz.

Madison, WI 7/23/26

Marchers are occupying Madison’s State Street and preventing traffic from crossing as a way to draw attention to Corey Ruiz’s death.

Marchers for Corey Ruiz are making their way up to the State Capitol.

“I believe we will win!” Protesters chant as they occupy the intersection of John Nolen Drive and Willy St. in Madison over the killing of Corey Ruiz.

Protesters are now marching arm-in-arm through downtown Madison.

Happening Now: protesters are marching from the place Corey Ruiz was killed towards downtown Madison.

"The video left me feeling disturbed. There's no valid explanation for...firing multiple shots at point blank range." - Local resident tears up at a vigil for Corey Ruiz, who was recently killed by police in Wisconsin via @JTCestkowski LIVE NOW ⬇️

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Right Now: Attendees at a vigil at the spot where Corey Ruiz was killed observe a moment of silence.

There is a lot more media out here today. And in two days, most of it will be gone.

Here are the scenes today at the memorial for Corey Ruiz in Madison, WI. The mood is a mix between celebration of life and solemn remembrance. I’ll be going live in a few minutes for Status Coup News covering a vigil.

I am horrified by the reports coming out of Madison about a man who was shot and killed in the street by police officers. My heart is with the individual's loved ones, who are now facing an unimaginable loss, and with the entire Madison community as it grapples with this tragedy

“You do not carry this all on your own.” Being sung by the mourners at the site of Corey Ruiz’s death.

The memorial at the spot where Corey Ruiz was shot and killed today in Madison, WI. It’s growing by the minute.