Recent Articles from Derek Hawkins
Wisconsin house explosion kills 2 and authorities say reported gunfire was likely ignited ammunition
One person was found dead in the home's ruins.
Taylor Swift bill is signed into Minnesota law, boosting protections for online ticket buyers
The law takes effect Jan. 1, 2025, and applies to tickets sold on or after that date.
15-year-old shot in Milwaukee just blocks away from police station
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Milwaukee Police at (414) 935-7360.
Former chief public defender receives probation for tax evasion
As of publication, he was authorized to practice law and had not been subject to discipline.
Wisconsin unions argue for overturning 2011 law that ended nearly all collective bargaining
It is the first challenge to the law known as Act 10 since Wisconsin's Supreme Court flipped to liberal control last year.
Illegal immigrants charged with Fond du Lac child trafficking of daughter, sexual assault
Both defendants are scheduled for a preliminary hearing on June 7, 2024 at 2 p.m.
Racine voting vehicle case to be reviewed by Wisconsin Supreme Court
A Wisconsin Court of Appeals case involving a Racine voting vehicle, or “Mobile Voting Unit (MEU),” was recently accepted by the Wisconsin Supreme Court for review. As previously reported by the Wisconsin Law Journal, at its April 16 conference, the Wisconsin Supreme Court voted to accept two new cases and deny the review of dozens of […]
WisGOP announces RNC Delegates and Alternates, plans to nominate Trump
Delegates including, Tommy Thompson, Scott Walker, Tim Michels, and Eric Toney.
Acting Dane County Executive Miles names new Office of Criminal Justice Reform director
Bernhardt will immediately begin implementing the four-year grant of $596,149 from the U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance to launch the new Dane County Community Court.
Wisconsin ranks number one in national Drug Take Back Day
To date, 18,570,487 pounds of unwanted medications have been collected nationally during Drug Take Back events.
WisDOJ sued by news media over police transparency
Releasing the full list could “endanger” undercover officers says WisDOJ.
Former CIA officer pleads guilty to conspiracy to commit espionage
Sentencing is set for Sept. 11.
Legal News
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- Local PA cops allegedly thought Trump’s would-be assassin was Secret Service
- Biden-Lead Secret Service admits agency denied past requests by Trump’s campaign for tighter security
- Class action filed against Walgreens
- Former Waukesha County Sheriff’s Office lieutenant pleads guilty to smuggling contraband
- Two dead, one injured after Ozaukee County water rescue
- RNC Final Day: Trump accepts GOP Nomination
- Wisconsin officials intervene in Planned Parenthood action
- 7th Circuit adopts modifications to Rules 31, 34, 40, 47 and 60
- MPD issues statement on outside agency officer assignments
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