Judge enters pleas for man in triple homicide
A judge entered not guilty pleas Monday on behalf of a Milwaukee man accused of killing three family members in Lafayette County after the man's attorney talked him out of pleading guilty.
Judge orders trial in triple homicide (UPDATE)
A judge ordered a Milwaukee man accused of killing three members of a southwestern Wisconsin family to stand trial Monday after an investigator testified the man confessed to the slayings.
Attorney: Triple homicide suspect ‘confused’ (UPDATE)
A Milwaukee man accused of killing three people in a southwestern Wisconsin farmhouse is confused about the line between reality and delusion, his defense attorney said Friday.
Teen due back in court in fatal fire case
An Argyle teenager accused of helping set a fire that killed his three nephews is due back in court next week.
Judge sets $1.4 million bail in fatal fire (UPDATE)
A judge set bail Wednesday for a father accused of killing his three sons in a house fire last week at $1.4 million.
Lone judge leads Lafayette County
Lafayette County’s lone judge, William Johnston, has a methodical approach to cases that gives attorneys more time to present their argument but requires a strict attention to detail.
Court approves regulator turned consultant
DARLINGTON, Wis. (AP) — A career state insurance regulator will receive a big pay raise to become a consultant to the state Office of the Insurance Commissioner. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports Lafayette County Judge William Johnston approved a contract that will pay Roger Peterson $600,000 annually, plus a $375,000 bonus after 40 months. Peterson […]
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- Wisconsin Attorney General asks Congress to expand reproductive health services
- Attorney General Kaul releases update at three-year anniversary of clergy and faith leader abuse initiative
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- Former Wisconsin college chancellor fired over porn career is fighting to keep his faculty post
- Pecker says he pledged to be Trump campaign’s ‘eyes and ears’ during 2016 race
- A conservative quest to limit diversity programs gains momentum in states
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