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Anthony Cotton

Feb 1, 2018

Girl in Slender Man stabbing gets maximum mental commitment

A Wisconsin girl who stabbed a classmate to curry favor with the fictional horror character Slender Man will be committed to a mental hospital for 40 years, a judge ordered Thursday, explaining his decision as "an issue of community protection."

Aug 21, 2017

Teen pleads guilty to lesser charge in Slender Man attack (UPDATE)

One of two Wisconsin girls charged with repeatedly stabbing a classmate to impress the fictitious horror character Slender Man pleaded guilty Monday, but she still faces a trial in the case next month focused on her mental health.

Nov 22, 2016

ON THE DEFENSIVE: Should juries really be searching for the ‘truth?’

Jury instructions are a central part of any criminal trial.

Oct 19, 2016

Lawyer wants confession in Slender Man case tossed

The attorney for one of two Wisconsin girls accused of trying to kill a classmate to please a fictional horror character called Slender Man is challenging prosecutors' use of his client's confession.

Sep 19, 2016

ON THE DEFENSIVE: The case for ‘good time’ on extended supervision

For more than 15 years, Wisconsin courts have operated under the “truth in sentencing” model.

Aug 19, 2016

14-year-old girl pleads mental illness in Slender Man attack

One of two girls accused of trying to kill a 12-year-old classmate to please horror character Slender Man two years ago pleaded not guilty Friday by reason of mental disease or defect.

Jul 27, 2016

Girls to be tried as adults in Slender Man attack

A Wisconsin state appeals court ruled Wednesday that two girls accused of trying to kill their classmate in an attempt to please the fictional horror character Slender Man should be tried as adults.

Jul 10, 2016

Man gets in 37 years for attacking salon worker

A judge has sentenced a Kenosha man convicted of attacking a Milwaukee salon worker to more than three decades in prison.

May 11, 2016

ON THE DEFENSIVE: Wisconsin has enough prosecutors

Attorney General Brad Schimel has announced his plan to ask the Legislature for millions more dollars to hire more prosecutors throughout the state.

Apr 15, 2016

Judge won’t reduce bond for girls in Slender Man stabbing

A judge on Friday refused to reduce the $500,000 bond set for two Wisconsin girls accused of trying to kill their classmate in an attempt to please the fictional horror character Slender Man.

Apr 13, 2016

Girls accused in Slender Man stabbing seek release (UPDATE)

Two Wisconsin girls accused of trying to kill their friend as a sacrifice to the horror fiction character Slender Man are seeking their release after nearly two years in custody, saying in court papers Wednesday that they're not dangerous and can safely return to their families.

Mar 14, 2016

Attorney: Girl committed for treatment in Slender Man case

One of two teenage girls accused of trying to kill a classmate near Milwaukee to appease the online fictional character Slender Man is being treated at a state mental hospital, the girl's attorney said.

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