Arrestee to receive $12 million settlement over alleged jail neglect
Arrestee lost limbs as a result of alleged neglect by jail staff.
Update: Suspect vehicle located in judge shooting, suspect still at-large
Authorities have recovered a silver Mercedes last known to be driven by Pedro Argote, the man who is being sought in Thursday night’s fatal attack on a judge who ruled against Argote in a divorce proceeding earlier that day.
Former Wisconsinite, Lawyer Chesebro pleads guilty in Georgia
According to the terms Chesebro reached with prosecutors, he struck a deal avoiding prison in exchange for valuable evidence, potentially implicating various other defendants, including Trump.
Attorney General Josh Kaul Warns of Current Online Dangers and Highlights Online Safety Tools During Keep Your Kids Safe Online Month
Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul issued a warning Friday for parents Friday.
Judge fatally shot in ‘targeted attack’ authorities seek man who had divorce case before him
A man who lost custody of his children in a contentious divorce case before a Washington County (Maryland) Circuit Court judge Thursday is being sought in the fatal shooting of the judge later in the day.
Teen reaches $1.9 million settlement after officer shot him in gun battle with bank robbery suspect
A teenager who was shot and wounded during a 2019 shootout between suburban Chicago police and a bank robbery suspect inside a music school has reached a $1.9 million settlement with the city of Des Plaines.
Jim Jordan digs in for a third vote for House speaker as Republicans refuse to give him the gavel
The House prepared to vote as Rep. Jim Jordan tried for a third time Friday for the speaker's gavel, digging in for a fight despite deepening opposition from Republican colleagues who are warning the hard-edged ally of Donald Trump that no more threats or promises can win their support.
Four officers fired, forced out from law enforcement back on the job in NW Wisconsin
The state DOJ tracks police who leave employment with law enforcement agencies under negative circumstances. The Badger Project found these officers analyzing that database.
Attorney pleads guilty over efforts to overturn Trump’s loss in Georgia
Lawyer Sidney Powell pleaded guilty to reduced charges Thursday over efforts to overturn Donald Trump’s loss in the 2020 election in Georgia, becoming the second defendant in the sprawling case to reach a deal with prosecutors.
Man accused of bringing guns to Wisconsin Capitol now free on signature bond
Man accused of bringing guns to the Wisconsin state Capitol building and demanding to see Gov. Tony Evers can go free on a signature bond but can't come near the governor or his family until his case is resolved, a court commissioner ordered Thursday.
Wisconsin Attorney General Kaul announces additional $2 Million grant award for Wisconsin Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force
Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul announced Thursday the effort of the Wisconsin Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force (WAHTTF) will continue for another three years.
Legal News
- Wis. Department of Justice Office of School Safety (OSS) funding bill signed into law
- Bryan Steil teams up with election denier Jim Jordan
- Milwaukee Bar Association releases 2024 Judicial Poll results
- Hilton Doubletree Lawsuit: 8-year-old died after being sucked into swimming pool pipe
- Gov. Evers signs measure allowing tactical emergency medical services to bear arms
- Evers signs anti-human trafficking bills
- Evers signs bills addressing threats against judges
- Illegal immigrant charged with Fond du Lac domestic violence stabbing
- Milwaukee creates requirements for private security guards after Isaiah Allen’s shooting death
- Milwaukee Police asking for public’s assistance after shooting of 6-year-old
- Man shot at Miami Hilton
- Wisconsin Supreme Court lets ruling stand that declared Amazon drivers to be employees
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