criminal law

Jul 9, 2026

Elijah Vue’s mother seeks new attorney before 2027 trial

Katrina Baur, mother of Elijah Vue, is asking a judge to appoint a new defense attorney ahead of her joint 2027 homicide-related trial.

Jul 8, 2026

Dugan avoids prison in ICE obstruction case

Former Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan avoids prison after her federal conviction for obstructing ICE, receiving a $5,000 fine as appeal looms.

Jul 8, 2026

Man gets probation for threatening judge on Facebook

A Milwaukee man was sentenced to probation after being convicted of making Facebook death threats against a Milwaukee County judge following a child support hearing.

Jul 8, 2026

47 charged in Ridglan Farms beagle raid case

Forty-seven animal rights activists face felony charges after a raid at Ridglan Farms in Wisconsin that removed 22 beagles bred for research.

Jul 2, 2026

Dugan seeks leniency before ICE obstruction sentence

Former Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan seeks leniency before sentencing for obstructing ICE agents, while prosecutors argue prison is warranted.

Jun 29, 2026

51 more activists to face Ridglan Farms protest charges

Dane County prosecutors plan charges against 51 more activists tied to Ridglan Farms protests over alleged animal cruelty and beagle research.

Jun 26, 2026

Former funeral home owner indicted in Medicaid fraud

Former Milwaukee funeral home owner Jimmy Davis Jr. faces federal Medicaid fraud charges alleging nearly $900,000 in false healthcare claims.

Jun 15, 2026

Milwaukee reckless driving convictions surge to 84%

Milwaukee reports an 84% conviction rate for first-offense reckless driving cases after tougher enforcement policies and prosecution reforms.

Jun 12, 2026

Prisons ban media from recording calls with inmates

Wisconsin DOC policy bars incarcerated people from recording prison phone and video calls, raising First Amendment and press freedom concerns for journalists.

Jun 12, 2026

Wisconsin competency crisis delays criminal cases

Rising mental illness cases are delaying Wisconsin criminal proceedings as competency evaluations and treatment backlogs strain the justice system.

Jun 4, 2026

FBI interviews Milwaukee officers in 2020 election probe

The FBI interviewed Milwaukee police officers as part of a federal probe into Wisconsin's 2020 presidential election, sources told the Journal Sentinel.

Jun 2, 2026

Attorney disbarred after sexual assault conviction

The Wisconsin Supreme Court revoked Jerome Babiak's law license after he was convicted of misdemeanor sexual assault involving a client's witness in a custody case.