Recent Articles from Rick Benedict
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.
Wisconsin prison inmate pleads not guilty to killing cellmate
A phone message seeking comment was left for Sanchez’s public defender Tuesday evening.
Waukesha man sentenced to 30 years for Sex Trafficking
“Sex trafficking is a horrendous crime, and the FBI is fighting it every day in communities across Wisconsin,” said Milwaukee FBI Special Agent in Charge Michael E. Hensle.
12-year-old shot in Milwaukee Wednesday with ‘serious injuries’
Police are looking for a 13-year-old suspect.
Legal News
- Wisconsin lawyers file University of Wisconsin public records request seeking answers to protests
- Wisconsin Supreme Court issues orders amending Supreme Court rules and Wis. Stats.
- EXCLUSIVE: Former Milwaukee ‘big law’ partner attacks news media for bias against Trump
- Former Milwaukee election official fined for obtaining fake absentee ballots
- Contract dispute prevents airing of 15 regional sports networks, impacts Brewers
- Wis. middle school focuses on recovery as authorities investigate shooting
- Gov. Evers seeks applicants for Sheboygan and Green County Sheriffs
- North Carolina man who harbored Nazi memorabilia and attacked Black and Latino men sentenced to 41 months
- Nation grieves with families of officers killed in NC
- Amended complaint filed in federal court against State Bar of Wisconsin seeks punitive damages
- United Healthcare suit against cancer drug distributor time-barred
- Trump’s Wisconsin visit warns of jail time if he violates a trial gag order
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