Recent Articles from Beth Kevit, [email protected]
Inciting a Riot- Constitutionality of the Anti-Riot Act
Betts faced indictment for inciting a riot under the Anti-Riot Act, 18 U.S.C. § 2101, following his posting of a flyer on Facebook calling for a riot at a Champaign, Illinois mall.
Tax-Bankruptcy-Jurisdiction
The Bushes faced a $100,000 tax debt, with the IRS seeking a 75% fraud penalty while the Bushes proposed a 20% negligence penalty.
Statute of Limitations-Sentencing Guidelines
Kelly, a music industry professional was accused of sexually abusing underage girls in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Postconviction Relief-Attorney Conflict of Interest
Henyard faced eight drug-related felonies in Wisconsin. During his preliminary hearing, Court Commissioner Frank Parise presided.
Title IX- Due Process Clause
John Doe, a medical student at Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis faced allegations of physical abuse from another student, Jane Roe, with whom he allegedly had a romantic relationship.
CIA is obstructing justice and witness tampering in Havana Syndrome cover up, attorney says
"The walls of opportunity to be on the right side of history are closing in on the government" - Attorney Mark Zaid.
Wisconsin Supreme Court will decide whether mobile voting sites are legal
The Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty, a conservative law firm, sued in December 2022.
WisDOT honors Wisconsin State Patrol staff for going above and beyond to keep communities safe
76 awards presented at the 2023 Wisconsin State Patrol Awards Ceremony.
Milwaukee Men sentenced to Federal Prison for pharmacy robberies and firearms offenses
This case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Farris Martini and Margaret B. Honrath.
Man arrested in death of 4-year-old was previously convicted of killing another pedestrian
Four-year-old Zekani Hymes was killed in a hit-and-run crash.
Justice Department strengthens efforts, builds partnerships to address the crisis of Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons
Last July, the Justice Department announced the creation of the Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) Regional Outreach Program.
Wisconsin lawyers file University of Wisconsin public records request seeking answers to protests
“The public has a right to know how public employees use their time & no UW Faculty are above the law. We are seeking numerous documents related to the recent protests on UW Campuses,” Wisconsin Law and Liberty (WILL) posted to X, formerly known as Twitter on Thursday. The law firm is going after University […]
Legal News
- Former prosecutor suspended for unwelcome contact during legal conference
- One Wisconsin Attorney’s misconduct ‘in a league of its own’
- Wisconsin election fraud charge issued from November 2022 general election
- Indigenous consultant accuses NHL’s Blackhawks of fraud, sexual harassment
- Man pleads guilty in theft of Arnold Palmer green jacket, other Masters memorabilia from Augusta
- KS Governor cites competition concerns while vetoing measure for school gun-detection technology
- U.S. Attorney Gregory J. Haanstad recognizes service and sacrifice of federal, state, local, and Tribal law enforcement
- Gov. Evers calls special elections for the 4th Senate District and 8th Congressional District
- Wisconsin GOP-led Senate votes to override nine Evers vetoes in mostly symbolic action
- Bill to curb mask-wearing at protests could make it illegal for medical reasons too
- University board slashes diversity program funding to divert money to public safety resources
- Second defendant convicted in Fond du Lac 2016 firebombing
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