Recent Articles from Derek Hawkins
Former Wisconsin police officer charged with 5 bestiality felony counts
A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for 2 p.m. on May 31, 2024.
Judge reject’s Trump’s bid for a new trial in $83.3 million E. Jean Carroll defamation case
Carroll's attorney, Roberta Kaplan, said in a statement that she was “pleased though not surprised” by the decision.
Dozens of deaths reveal risks of injecting sedatives into people restrained by police
One victim was standing on a truck outside a radio station on the border of the small Wisconsin cities of Eau Claire and Altoona.
The Latest: Supreme Court arguments conclude in Trump immunity case
The justices will probably meet in private a short time after arguments to take a preliminary vote on the outcome.
Net neutrality restored as FCC votes to regulate internet providers
Net neutrality is the principle that providers of internet service should treat all traffic equally.
Wisconsin Attorney General asks Congress to expand reproductive health services
During National Infertility Awareness Week, 21 AGs Call for More Affordable and Accessible Assisted Reproductive Technology Services Nationwide.
High School athletic director allegedly used AI to impersonate principal with antisemitic and racist remarks
The school system is recommending his termination, superintendent said.
Attorney General Kaul releases update at three-year anniversary of clergy and faith leader abuse initiative
As of April 24, 2024, the Wisconsin DOJ Clergy and Faith Leader Initiative has received a total of 274 completed reports.
State Bar leaders remain deeply divided over special purpose trust
“Highly unusual.” “Something doesn’t smell right.” “As a member of the Board of Governors, I felt like we let our members down.” These recent comments from opponents of the State Bar of Wisconsin’s special purpose trust show that the feelings among high-level members of the bar are still very raw, creating an atmosphere of distrust […]
Former Wisconsin college chancellor fired over porn career is fighting to keep his faculty post
Spokespeople from UW-La Crosse didn’t respond to emails Wednesday.
Pecker says he pledged to be Trump campaign’s ‘eyes and ears’ during 2016 race
A veteran tabloid publisher has testified that he pledged to be Donald Trump’s “eyes and ears.”
A conservative quest to limit diversity programs gains momentum in states
Various budget proposals also would allot money to specific state DEI efforts.
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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