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Milwaukee attorney to plead no contest to lewd, lascivious behavior
A Milwaukee attorney accused of groping two employees of a private golf club is expected to plead no contest to two misdemeanors under a plea agreement that calls for no jail time.
Former prosecutor says Avery documentary unfair
The prosecutor who put Steven Avery in prison for killing a young photographer says a Netflix documentary chronicling the case is slanted toward the defense.
Activists predict abortion will be a hot issue in campaigns
With a deeper-than-ever split between Republicans and Democrats over abortion, activists on both sides of the debate foresee a 2016 presidential campaign in which the nominees tackle the volatile topic more aggressively than in past elections.
Beloit teen charged in shooting death of best friend (UPDATE)
A 17-year-old Beloit boy charged in the killing of his best friend while playing with a gun could face up to a decade in prison if convicted.
Appeals court: Verdict against bank over moldy house stands
A state appeals court has ruled that the seller of a Menomenee Falls home is liable for mold and water damage to a home although the paperwork the buyer signed included disclaimers about the home’s condition.
Attorney to be suspended for four months
The Wisconsin Supreme Court is suspending the license of a Stevens Point attorney over 22 counts of misconduct.
High court publicly reprimands New Richmond attorney
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has publicly reprimanded a New Richmond attorney for five counts of misconduct, including practicing while his license was suspended and failing to respond to the Office of Lawyer Regulation.
High Court suspends attorney’s license for 2 years
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has suspended a Chicago attorney’s license for two years over his co-founding and operating of a national debt-settlement company.
Madison attorney Claude Covelli quits Supreme Court race
A Madison attorney has dropped his bid for the late Justice Patrick Crooks' seat on the state Supreme Court.
Motion confirms DAs seeking to intervene in Walker probe
The state Supreme Court has released documents confirming the identity of the prosecutors looking to appeal a ruling halting an investigation into Gov. Scott Walker's campaign.
Report: Ex-US attorney wasn’t forthcoming with investigators
Federal investigators say former U.S. Attorney James Santelle misused a government credit card and was not forthcoming when he spoke with investigators who were probing the matter.
Prosecutors file motion to intervene in Walker probe appeal (UPDATE)
Three prosecutors filed a motion Friday to intervene in a court case halting a secret investigation into Gov. Scott Walker's recall campaign.
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