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Dugan appeal could stretch into 2027
Former Judge Hannah Dugan is appealing her federal ICE obstruction conviction after avoiding prison, with the case likely extending into 2027.
Illinois man sentenced in Marshfield ATM theft scheme
Illinois man sentenced to prison for role in Marshfield ATM jackpotting scheme that stole more than $114,000 from Simplicity Credit Union.
Milwaukee gang members get life in COVID fraud killing
Two Milwaukee gang members received life sentences for a murder-for-hire plot funded by stolen COVID-19 unemployment benefits.
Ex-teacher appeals child sexual assault convictions
A former Green Bay teacher appeals child sexual assault convictions, arguing the court wrongly joined charges and violated his due process rights.
Chicago man gets 19 years for armed carjackings
A Chicago man was sentenced to 19 years in federal prison for armed carjackings in Chicago and Milwaukee and an armed robbery in West Milwaukee.
Avery’s paths to appeal narrow, expert says
A decade after Making a Murderer, Steven Avery plans a federal habeas corpus petition as his attorney explores new DNA testing and appeal options.
Judge revokes conditional release of Slender Man stabber
A Waukesha County judge revoked Morgan Geyser’s conditional release after the Slender Man stabbing suspect fled a Madison group home in November.
Court upholds social media ban for Kenosha stalking offender
The Wisconsin Court of Appeals upheld a full social media ban for a Kenosha stalking offender, ruling it is necessary to prevent future harassment and protect potential victims.
After sentence cut, parole delays cause frustration
After his prison sentence was reduced for stopping an attack, Derek Williams remains in limbo as Wisconsin’s discretionary parole process stalls his release.
Court rejects appeal in Oak Creek fatal crash case
The Wisconsin Court of Appeals denied Scott Shallcross’ bid to withdraw his guilty plea in a 2009 Oak Creek crash that killed two men.
Madison felon sentenced to 15 years for guns, fentanyl
Madison man Jeramie J. Mason sentenced to 15 years for illegal firearm possession and trafficking fentanyl, meth and cocaine.
Mississippi man gets 22 years for child porn crimes
Thomas Ray Hudson of Mississippi was sentenced to 22 years in federal prison for producing child pornography after targeting a 13-year-old in Wisconsin.
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- Wisconsin Legal 250 launches
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- DOJ sues Milwaukee over police mask ordinance
- Chippewa DA questions sheriff’s credibility before primary
- State seeks suspension of Hannah Dugan’s law license
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Case Digests
- Informed Consent-Statutory Standing
- Zoning and Property Rights-Rental Restrictions
- Ineffective Assistance of Counsel-Evidence Omission
- Plain Error-Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
- Revocation Sentencing -Sentencing Factors
- Tax Claim Classification-Tax Sale Claims
- Race Discrimination-Employment Retaliation
- First Amendment-Pickering Balancing Test
- Procedural Reasonableness-Federal Sentencing Discretion
- Federal Officer Removal Statute-Climate Change Litigation
- Telephone Consumer Protection Act-Class Action
- Age Discrimination Employment Act-Sufficiency of Evidence
