Recent Articles from MaryBeth Matzek, Special to the Wisconsin Law Journal
Unlawful Pretrial Detention
Washington and Howard were charged with first-degree murder and detained for over a year before being acquitted.
Withdrawal of Guilty Plea
Aron faced indictment by a grand jury for possessing a firearm and ammunition as a felon, contravening 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1).
Mootness Fees-Standing to Intervene
Six suits, filed under the federal securities laws, present questions about “mootness fees” in federal litigation.
Constitutionality of Stop-Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Lickers was convicted of transporting and possessing child pornography based on evidence discovered on his devices, seized during a traffic stop and subsequent arrest for drug possession.
Admissibility of Evidence
Gay, a convicted felon, was found guilty of possessing firearms and ammunition, offenses he was barred from due to prior convictions.
Defense counsel: ‘Trump had nothing to do with’ false business records
Defense: The state’s case is "baseless," further arguing the former president has not committed a crime.
History made in Trump New York trial opening statements
Voir dire concluded Friday with 12 jurors being sworn in as a Florida man lit himself on fire outside of the Manhattan courthouse.
Prosecutor won’t bring charges against Wisconsin lawmaker over fundraising scheme
Wisconsin prosecutor won't bring charges against a Republican lawmaker accused of trying to evade state campaign finance laws in order to unseat the powerful speaker of the Assembly.
Republican Wisconsin Senate candidate says he doesn’t oppose elderly people voting
Eric Hovde faces Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin in the race that is essential for Democrats to win.
Vice President Harris to reveal final rules mandating minimum standards for nursing home staffing
The government will allow the rules to be introduced in phases.
Election workers fear threats to their safety as November nears
There is an effort to train local election workers on how they can respond to threats and work with law enforcement to counter them.
Former law enforcement praise state’s response brief in Steven Avery case
Ken Kratz says Steven Avery's current defense attorney Kathleen Zellner is, "Full of Sh*t." Zellner said: "We remain confident in our position."
Legal News
- Tale of two cities: Pro-Palestinian protests in Milwaukee and Madison differ
- Madison protesters disrupt UW commencement in violation of agreement, attorney says
- Trump may face $100 million-plus tax bill if he loses IRS audit fight over Chicago tower
- Madison protesters reach agreement to comply with state law
- Madison protests turn violent, hate crime probes follow
- Hyundai to pay $333,941 over alleged violations of Civil Relief Act, repossessing 26 servicemembers vehicles
- Federal judge tosses Democrats’ lawsuit challenging Wisconsin absentee voting requirements
- Wisconsin woman who argued she legally killed sex trafficker pleads guilty to homicide
- Gov. Evers to become first Midwest governor to join U.S. Climate Alliance’s Executive Committee
- Wisconsin lacks clear system for tracking police caught lying
- Police confirm ‘Heil Hitler’ salute during Madison pro-Palestinian protests, suspect identified
- Federal agencies failed to investigate Havana Syndrome, ignored crucial evidence and withheld information, attorney says during Congressional hearing
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