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Grand jury likely to investigate John Doe leak
The Wisconsin Department of Justice will likely convene a grand jury to investigate a leak of evidence collected during a secret investigation into whether Gov. Scott Walker's recall campaign circumvented state campaign finance law, Attorney General Brad Schimel said Thursday.
Judge allows recount to continue in Wisconsin
A federal court in Wisconsin on Friday rejected an attempt by pro-Donald Trump groups to stop a recount of the state's presidential vote, saying there was no harm in allowing it to continue.
Deputy AG to leave state’s Justice Department
Deputy Attorney General Andy Cook plans to leave the state Department of Justice at the end of the week.
Judges say legislative boundaries unconstitutional
Federal judges struck down Wisconsin's Republican-drawn legislative districts as unconstitutional on Monday, marking a victory for minority Democrats that could force the Legislature to redraw the maps.
Supreme Court rejects call for investigation into leaks
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has rejected calls to investigate the leak of evidence collected in a secret investigation into Gov. Scott Walker and conservative allies.
State fights Dassey release (UPDATE)
The state of Wisconsin moved quickly Tuesday to try and block, or at least delay, the release of a man convicted in the case featured in the Netflix series "Making a Murderer."
Judge orders Dassey release (UPDATE)
A man whose homicide conviction was overturned in a case profiled in the Netflix series "Making a Murderer," was ordered released Monday from federal prison while prosecutors appeal.
Schimel to dispatch election integrity teams
Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel says he plans to once again send what he's calling "election integrity teams" around the state on Election Day.
Attorney general asks for investigation into Walker leaks
Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel is asking the state Supreme Court to appoint someone to investigate the leak to the Guardian newspaper of evidence collected in a secret investigation into Gov. Scott Walker's campaign to fight off a recall.
Wisconsin to get piece of Kia, Hyundai settlement
Wisconsin will get a cut of a $41.2 million settlement 33 states reached with car manufacturers over claims that they misrepresented mileage and fuel economy for some of their vehicles.
Former DOJ administrator accused of waving gun (UPDATE)
Court documents show the state Justice Department's former top detective was accused by his wife last year of waving his gun around and threatening her.
Attorney general wants Dassey conviction confirmed
Wisconsin's attorney general asked a federal appeals court on Wednesday to let stand the conviction of a man found guilty in a case profiled in the popular "Making a Murderer" series on Netflix.
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- Wisconsin Supreme Court issues orders amending Supreme Court rules and Wis. Stats.
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- Contract dispute prevents airing of 15 regional sports networks, impacts Brewers
- Wis. middle school focuses on recovery as authorities investigate shooting
- Gov. Evers seeks applicants for Sheboygan and Green County Sheriffs
- North Carolina man who harbored Nazi memorabilia and attacked Black and Latino men sentenced to 41 months
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- Amended complaint filed in federal court against State Bar of Wisconsin seeks punitive damages
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