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Sep 19, 2018

Lawyer: Move trial from courthouse with Confederate monument

A legal argument has been revived in Louisiana over whether a black defendant can get a fair trial in a courthouse where a Confederate monument is displayed.

Sep 18, 2018

Schimel proposing restructuring, more staff members for state crime labs

Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel is asking for more employees for the state’s crime labs.

Sep 18, 2018

Legal Action of Wisconsin showing off new Madison digs

Legal Action of Wisconsin is holding an open house at its new office on Madison's "Willy Street."

Sep 18, 2018

Consultant uncovers host of deficiencies at Wisconsin crime labs

Wisconsin's crime labs are suffering from various shortcomings, including poor morale and their willingness to accept too much evidence from the police, according to a report that was released on Tuesday and commissioned by the state Department of Justice.

Sep 18, 2018

Alderwoman demands chancellor resign over husband’s conduct

A Whitewater Common Council member says University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Chancellor Beverly Kopper's husband groped her and that Kopper should resign.

Sep 18, 2018

15-year-old accused of drunken driving with baby in car

Police in southeastern Wisconsin say a 15-year-old boy is accused of driving drunk with a baby in the back seat.

Sep 18, 2018

Judge: Horse has no standing to sue

A judge has tossed a lawsuit filed by animal rights activists in the name of a once-neglected horse, finding that animals don't have a right to sue.

Sep 18, 2018

Michigan community sues to keep Upper Peninsula prison open

A township in Michigan's Upper Peninsula is suing to stop the closing of a local prison.

Sep 18, 2018

15-year-old accused of drunken driving with baby in car

Police in southeastern Wisconsin say a 15-year-old boy is accused of driving drunk with a baby in the back seat.

Sep 17, 2018

Schimel wants truth about Kavanaugh allegations quickly

Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel says the nation deserves the truth about sexual assault allegations against U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.

Sep 17, 2018

Bar-application process changing in response to Madison lawyer’s proposal

The state’s bar-application process is changing in response to a Madison lawyer’s complaint that it had not complied with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Sep 17, 2018

Couple charged in fatal crash

Prosecutors say a woman and man were drunk and fighting in their pickup truck when they caused a fatal crash in northeastern Wisconsin.

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