Ex-officer Derek Chauvin, convicted in George Floyd’s killing, stabbed in prison, AP source says
The attack happened at the Federal Correctional Institution, Tucson, a medium-security prison.
Wisconsin Attorney General announces $100,000 water pollution settlement
State’s Complaint alleges five total violations related to discharges from one of the company’s mining pits. O
Milwaukee man sentenced to 30 year bifurcated prison term as ringleader of $9.6 million cocaine conspiracy
Strong will serve 20 years of initial prison confinement followed by 10 years of extended supervision for his role in a $9.6 million cocaine conspiracy.
Gov. Evers Grants 82 Pardons, Bringing Total Pardons Granted to 1,111
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers announced Wednesday he has granted another 82 pardons, bringing his total number of pardons granted to 1,111.
Wisconsin District Attorneys’ Association recognizes work of state prosecutors
The awards are intended to recognize "the outstanding work" of a District Attorney, Deputy District Attorney, and an Assistant District Attorney.
Madison man gets 40 years for killing ex-girlfriend, whose body was found under pile of furniture
A Madison man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for killing his former girlfriend, who suffocated after he buried her beneath a pile of furniture, clothing and other items inside her home.
Democrats urge Wisconsin Supreme Court to overturn Republican-drawn legislative maps
The fight comes ahead of the 2024 election in a battleground state where four of the six past presidential elections have been decided by fewer than 23,000 votes.
Man agrees to plead guilty to firebombing Wisconsin anti-abortion group office in 2022
A man accused of firebombing an anti-abortion office in Wisconsin last year has agreed to plead guilty to a federal charge of damaging property with explosives.
Court’s power to award ‘joint custody’ of dog under review
To a single justice of the Massachusetts Appeals Court, a trial judge had treated Teddy Bear — a Pomeranian acquired by a since-estranged unmarried couple — “as if it were the parties’ child.”
Court dismisses bias, retaliation lawsuit
A man who formerly worked for AmeriHealth Administrators (AHA), a subsidiary of Independence Blue Cross (IBC), has accused the company of racial discrimination, retaliation, defamation, and violation of due process after an alleged inappropriate comment at a diversity training session.
History made: Pedro Colón sworn-in as first Latino Court of Appeals judge
In a time of white privilege and supremacy, Pedro Cólon overcomes obstacles and becomes the first Latino Wisconsin Court of Appeals judge.
FEDS seize $9 million in Cyber Scam disruption
Feds seize $9 million worth of Tether, a cryptocurrency pegged to the U.S. dollar.
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