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Wisconsin attorney general announces gun control legislation targeting domestic violence offenders
1 in every 6 domestic violence deaths in the U.S. happened in Wisconsin.
Former Metro Market employee charged after North Shore shooting
According to the criminal complaint, Bennett pulled out a gun from a holster on her right hip and pointed it at her boyfriend on June 20 at the Glendale Metro Market store.
Ex-Packer Guion gets 1 year for domestic violence assault
Former Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Letroy Guion has been sentenced to one year in jail after pleading no contest in a domestic violence assault at his home last fall.
How Wisconsin’s ‘honor’ system for removing guns from domestic abusers failed Jesi Ewers
The attack came without warning and, as far as Jessica “Jesi” Ewers could tell, without provocation. It was early in the morning of Oct.19, 2020. Asleep at her home near Cottage Grove, Wisconsin, she woke up to her boyfriend, James “J.T.” Budworth, beating her. He punched her, tried to strangle her, destroyed her cellphone and threatened to kill her and her children. He also bit her, once[...]
Lawsuit seeks to block Wisconsin crime victims amendment
A lawsuit filed on Thursday seeks to block a statewide vote on a ballot question that would amend the Wisconsin Constitution to expand crime victims' rights, arguing that the proposal is deceptive and a threat to the rights of the accused.
Tribes now free to prosecute non-Indians for certain crimes
American Indian tribes across the country now have the authority to prosecute non-Indians for a limited set of crimes that center on domestic violence.
55 died as a result of domestic violence in 2013
A new report sheds light on the life and death consequences of domestic violence in Wisconsin.
Walker signs 3 domestic-violence bills
Gov. Scott Walker signed three bills Wednesday aimed at strengthening domestic-violence laws, including one measure proposed after a man fatally shot his estranged wife in 2012 while she was working at a Brookfield spa.
Victim testimony rule getting a second look
An administrative rule regarding victim testimony during probation revocation hearings has been on the books for more than 20 years, but has never been used.
Domestic violence groups support proposed pro se rule change
Domestic violence groups are showing an interest in a potential state Supreme Court rule that would give judges leeway on how to deal with those representing themselves in court. The rule, if the court adopts it, would permit judges to “make reasonable efforts to facilitate the ability of all litigants, including self-represented litigants, to be […]
Commission gives OK to domestic violence shelters
The state's Building Commission approved two projects Wednesday meant to provide shelter to victims of domestic violence.
Domestic violence is issue in gun case
A Cottage Grove man is fighting to get a concealed carry permit after the state denied him because he's been convicted of domestic violence.
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