Recent Articles from Derek Hawkins
University of Wisconsin System will change its name to The Universities of Wisconsin by 2024
The University of Wisconsin System plans to change its name to The Universities of Wisconsin by early next year, system President Jay Rothman announced Tuesday.
Attorney Pleads Guilty To Operating $18.8 Million Ponzi Scheme And To Money Laundering, Obstruction Of Justice, And Perjury Charges
Wisnicki, 44, pled guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, which carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison, and one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering, which carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison.
Leader of White Supremacist Group Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Make Death Threats Against Journalist
Welker’s threat included a photograph of the Journalist with a gun aimed at his/her head and the words “Race Traitor” over the journalist’s eyes.
Blackbaud Data Breach Impacting Millions results in $796,136 payout to Wisconsin
Wisconsin will receive $ 796,136.00 from the settlement.
Former Wisconsin Supreme Court justice advises Republican leader against impeachment
There should be no effort to impeach a liberal Wisconsin Supreme Court justice based on what is known now, a former justice advised the Republican legislative leader who asked him to review the issue.
‘Prophet of Doom’ who wounded 10 in New York City subway shooting is sentenced to life in prison
When James pleaded guilty to the terrorism charges earlier this year, he said he only intended to cause serious bodily injury, not death.
Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Marquette County Register of Deeds
Gov. Tony Evers announced he is seeking applicants for appointment as register of deeds in Marquette County.
Fond Du Lac Co judge sentenced Carla Endeward to 27 year bifurcated prison term over Fentanyl drug death
Fond du Lac County District Attorney Eric J. Toney who serves as President of the Wisconsin District Attorney’s Association announced Monday that Carla Endeward was sentenced for her role in the fentanyl drug death of her husband and three other fentanyl overdoses that didn’t result in death. The defendant was convicted or the reckless homicide […]
Wisconsin GOP leader silent on impeachment of Supreme Court justice after earlier floating it
Wisconsin's top Republican state lawmaker, who had threatened to possibly impeach a newly elected liberal state Supreme Court justice if she didn't step down from a redistricting case, didn't mention that option Monday in his first comments since the justice decided against recusal.
Wisconsin Supreme Court sides with tenant advocates in limiting eviction records
The Wisconsin Supreme Court voted Monday in its first public administrative conference in more than a decade to reduce from 20 years to two years the time when most eviction records must be kept on the state court website.
Gov. Evers celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day in Wisconsin
Through events with the Oneida and Ho-Chunk Nations, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers recognized and celebrated Indigenous Peoples Day Monday along with the above video message honoring Wisconsin’s Native Nations. Evers reaffirmed the state’s commitment to respecting Tribal Sovereignty and fostering strong state government-to-tribal government relationships. Indigenous Peoples Day was first recognize[...]
Security questions swirl at the Wisconsin Capitol after armed man sought governor twice in one day
Wisconsin's Capitol building is one of the most open in the country, which made it easy for a man to walk inside with a loaded handgun this week in search of Democratic Gov. Tony Evers.
Legal News
- (Updated) Wisconsin law enforcement clash with pro-Palestinian Madison protestors
- Gov. Evers seeks applicants for Lafayette County Circuit Court
- Complaint against University filed by Wisconsin law firm over $1.9M given to Palestinian students
- Hush money trial judge raises threat of jail as he finds Trump violated gag order, fines him $9K
- Active shooter ‘neutralized’ outside Wisconsin middle school
- Audit finds Wisconsin Capitol Police emergency response times up, calls for better tracking
- Jury finds Wisconsin man sane in sexual assault, killing of toddler
- Attorney sentenced to 20 years in prison for sexually exploiting numerous children
- UW-Madison pro-Palestine protesters spark debate over free speech laws
- DEA to reclassify marijuana in a historic shift
- Wisconsin opens public comment on constitutional amendment regarding election officials
- Court upholds Milwaukee police officer’s firing for posting racist memes
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