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Court hopeful Karofsky raises $227K in second half of 2019
Wisconsin Supreme Court hopeful Jill Karofsky raised about $227,500 in the second half of 2019, accordin to campaign finance reports released by her campaign on Tuesday.
‘Really?’: Supreme Court justices disagree on invoking laches in homicide appeal
The Wisconsin Supreme Court disagreed on invoking laches in an appeal case that concerns a defendant's rights in a 2007 homicide conviction. Last week, a 4-3 majority upheld imposing laches in the case, prompting the responses "Really?" in one of the arguments.
Wisconsin justice drops out of voter-purge case
Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Daniel Kelly has decided he won't play any role in deciding a lawsuit demanding state election officials immediately purge more than 200,000 voter registrations.
Supreme Court rejects new trial in 1996 double homicide, clarifies transcript procedure
In a 4-3 decision announced Tuesday, the Wisconsin Supreme Court rejected the possibility of having a new trial in a decade-old double homicide case — a request made because of missing transcripts. In upholding an appellate court's previous decision, the majority concluded the defendant could not prevail without make a facially valid claim of arguably prejudicial error, no matter if all or part [...]
Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate gets help from Republicans
A conservative-backed incumbent Wisconsin Supreme Court justice running for re-election is renting space from the state Republican Party and getting help from the GOP in circulating his nomination papers, in the latest signs of how partisan the races have become in recent years.
Supreme Court candidates debate partisanship on high court, tout experience (UPDATE)
The three candidates for Wisconsin Supreme Court debated concerns about partisanship within the high court at their first public forum.
Karofsky gains judicial endorsements in 2020 Supreme Court race
Dane County circuit court judge Jill Karofsky has gained more endorsements in her 2020 race for a seat on the state Supreme Court. She said on Monday that 48 Wisconsin judges are supporting her campaign.
Wisconsin justice hopefuls to gather for first debate
Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Dan Kelly will square off next month against his two challengers in their first debate.
Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Kelly gets ticket for accident
Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Dan Kelly has been ticketed for failing to stop at a stop sign after the car he was driving slammed into a van, sending two people to the hospital.
Hagedorn to be sworn in Thursday
Brian Hagedorn's inauguration as a state Supreme Court justice this week will mark the end of a legal age and starkly underscore governors' power to reshape Wisconsin courtrooms with like-minded appointees.
Hagedorn swearing-in illustrates power of appointments
Brian Hagedorn's inauguration as a state Supreme Court justice this week will mark the end of a legal age and starkly underscore governors' power to reshape Wisconsin courtrooms with like-minded appointees.
Kelly outraises challengers for Wisconsin Supreme Court seat
Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Dan Kelly has outraised his two liberal opponents over the first six months of the year.
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