Widow Seeks Harsher Charges for Hotel Staff in D'Vontaye Mitchell's Death

Two hotel employees are in custody, facing felony murder charges, while the widow calls for upgraded charges and broader accountability.

D'Vontaye Mitchell died after being restrained by hotel staff outside a Milwaukee hotel in June, with his death ruled a homicide.
Four hotel employees face felony murder charges, with two currently in custody and two others still sought by authorities.
Mitchell's widow, DeAsia Harmon, and her attorney demand the charges be upgraded to reckless homicide, which carries a longer prison sentence.
Surveillance and cellphone footage captured the incident, showing staff holding Mitchell down for eight to nine minutes.
The case has drawn national attention and comparisons to the death of George Floyd, highlighting ongoing concerns over the use of excessive force.