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Jun 9, 2020

Disbarment urged for attorney who spat on teen during march

Some are calling for the disbarment of an attorney who spat on a high school student during an anti-racism rally and march in a Milwaukee suburb.

Jun 9, 2020

Group wants to prevent ballot harvesting in Wisconsin

A conservative law firm asked the Wisconsin Elections Commission on Monday to outlaw the process by which outside groups, typically partisan, help to send or return large numbers of absentee ballots.

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Jun 8, 2020

Boardman & Clark partner appointed Dane County Circuit Court judge

The Boardman & Clark partner Jacob Frost has been appointed a Dane County Circuit Court judge. Gov. Tony Evers announced Frost’s appointment on Friday. Frost fills a vacancy opened up by Judge Richard Niess’ retirement. Frost specializes in civil litigation and family law at Boardman & Clark in Madison, and he’s a member of the […]

Jun 8, 2020

2 Rusk County deaths investigated as homicides

The deaths of a two people at a home in Rusk County are being investigated as homicides, according to authorities. The Wisconsin Department of Justice is assisting sheriff's deputies with the investigation.

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Jun 8, 2020

Kori Ashley named Milwaukee County Circuit Court judge

The Legal Action Wisconsin attorney Kori Ashley has been named a Milwaukee County Circuit Court judge.

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Jun 8, 2020

Mequon lawyer arrested for spitting on teen, kneeing police officer in groin

A Mequon lawyer was arrested twice over the weekend for first spitting in a teenage protester's face and then kneeing a police officer in the groin when he tried to put her in handcuffs.

Jun 8, 2020

Evers orders gay pride flag to fly over Wisconsin Capitol

Gov. Tony Evers has ordered a rainbow flag symbolizing gay pride to be flown over the Wisconsin state Capitol for the second time in state history.

Jun 8, 2020

Milwaukee police chief: Violence against officers must stop

Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales said Friday he's tired of people using the George Floyd protest to cause destruction and emphasized that violence against his officers must stop.

Jun 8, 2020

Milwaukee man accused of trying to burn mobile phone store

Federal prosecutors have charged a 26-year-old Milwaukee man with trying to set a mobile phone store on fire with a Molotov cocktail during unrest in Milwaukee following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

Jun 7, 2020

Judge sentences father to 22 years in prison in son’s death

A judge sentenced a New Richmond man Friday to 22 years in prison in connection with the death of his son.

Jun 5, 2020

Catholic Diocese of Madison’s legal threat prompts COVID-19 order change

Madison and Dane County are allowing more people to gather for church services to "avoid a costly legal battle with Washington, D.C. lawyers."

Jun 5, 2020

Milwaukee County anticipates opening 7 criminal courts in next three weeks

Milwaukee County Circuit Court Chief Judge Mary Triggiano expects the county will have seven criminal courts up and running in the next three weeks.

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