DOJ investigating Racine Co traffic stop that turned into fatal shooting
Officers gave commands for the subject to come out, but the subject refused to follow officer orders, authorities said.
Investigators: Man who killed Wisconsin officers had history of domestic problems
Perry was wanted on a warrant for failing to pay child support.
Wisconsin man charged with hacking sports betting accounts
Joseph Garrison, 18, and others allegedly stole roughly $600,000 from 1,600 accounts on an unnamed sports betting site
Driver faces charges in Milwaukee crash that killed 5 people, including 1-year-old girl
Assistant District Attorney Arthur Thexton faulted Sandifer for not making sure the teenagers were wearing seatbelts.
NAACP issues advisory against Florida travel over DeSantis ‘hostile’ policy
The travel advisory issued Saturday by the NAACP Board of Directors was issued as a direct result of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ “aggressive attempts to erase Black history and to restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in Florida schools,” officials said in a written statement.
Taylor Swift comes out against Trump, again
Despite Swift being warned that speaking out against Trump puts her at risk for losing fans, the popstar said she wishes he had done it sooner.
Milwaukee Police launch athletic league (MPAL)
By Steve Schuster [email protected] On Friday, the Milwaukee Police Department (MPD), in partnership with the Office of Violence Prevention and the United Neighborhood Centers of Milwaukee (UNCOM), announced the launch of the Milwaukee Police Athletic League (MPAL). The Police Athletic League (PAL) is a national crime prevention initiative rooted in the belief that all youth […]
IRS granted tax-exempt status to extremists, including Oath Keepers
By Elizabeth Schmidt, UMass Amherst When someone mentions nonprofits, chances are you picture homeless shelters, free medical clinics, museums and other groups that you believe are doing good one way or another. Most of these organizations are legitimate. But not all nonprofits are principled or embrace missions everyone considers worthy of the tax-exempt status that the […]
Supreme Court rules Warhol violated photo copyright in Prince art
In a dissent, Kagan asked, “If Warhol does not get credit for transformative copying, who will?” She was joined in her dissent by Chief Justice John Roberts.
IRS to test own free e-filing system in ’24 pilot program
The IRS’s existing free e-file option, available to lower income taxpayers who qualify, will remain in place.
Native American history would be latest public schools requirement under Illinois bill
The Illinois House passed the bill Wednesday in an 81-31 vote after it was approved by the Senate, 44-8.
TikTok content creators file lawsuit over Montana ban
More than half the U.S. states, including Montana, and the federal government have banned TikTok from government- owned devices.
Legal News
- Milwaukee County District Attorney, UWM police address Jewish threats
- With GOP convention over, Milwaukee weighs the benefits of hosting political rivals
- Secret Service head resigns as Congress formally investigates
- Milwaukee Police Department issues statement regarding video release policy
- GOP convention sets the stage for the Democratic convention in Chicago, activists and police say
- Survey: Harris has enough delegates to be nominee
- Outside the RNC, small Milwaukee businesses and their regulars tried to salvage a sluggish week
- Biden called to resign immediately after the president announces he won’t seek reelection
- Biden drops out of 2024 presidential race, endorses Harris
- 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
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- Ineffective Assistance of Counsel- Exclusion of Evidence of Witness Bias
- Postconviction Relief-Sentencing-Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
- 14th Amendment – Due Process
- Criminal-Sentencing Guidelines – Enhancement
- Bankruptcy-Tax
- Civil Rights – 14th Amendment-Jury Instructions
- Contract; Foreclosure and Property