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Dane County receives approval for new ADA position
The Dane County District Attorney's Office will soon hire a new full-time assistant district attorney. The Joint Committee on Finance approved a request to create the position on Tuesday.
Read More »DAs asking for more prosecutors
District attorneys around the state are asking the governor and state Legislature to add more prosecutor positions.
Read More »Wisconsin mother charged in death of disabled daughter
A Wisconsin mother has been charged in the death of her 13-year-old daughter who was unable to walk, talk or care for herself.
Read More »Some DAs, public defenders to get raise
Some assistant and deputy district attorneys and assistant state public defenders are likely to see a raise for the 2016-2017 fiscal year.
Read More »Assembly passes former DA pay bill
The state Assembly passed a bill Tuesday intended to prevent district attorneys who leave their current jobs to take a position as an assistant district attorney from falling to the bottom of the pay scale.
Read More »Sexting lawsuit against former DA Kratz settled
GREEN BAY (AP) — A settlement has been reached in lawsuit against a former Calumet County district attorney accused of sending racy text messages to a domestic abuse victim, federal court records show. Stephanie Van Groll accused former prosecutor Ken Kratz of sexual harassment for allegedly sending her a barrage of messages, including some propositioning her, ... Subscribe Login Digital ...
Read More »Gibbs named new Chippewa County DA
Gov. Scott Walker on Friday appointed veteran defense attorney Steven Gibbs, of Hertel & Gibbs SC, Chippewa County District Attorney.
Read More »Applicants wanted for Eau Claire County DA
Gov. Scott Walker is seeking applicants for an Eau Claire County District Attorney.
Read More »Gov. Walker names new DAs
Gov. Scott Walker on Thursday appointed new district attorneys in Green Lake and Marquette counties.
Read More »State budget cuts clog criminal justice system
Prosecutors are forced to ignore misdemeanor violations to pursue more serious crimes. Judges are delaying trials to cope with layoffs and strained staffing levels. And in some cases, those charged with violent crimes, even murder, are set free because caseloads are too heavy to ensure they receive a speedy trial.
Read More »Chippewa County begins search for new DA
Gov. Scott Walker is seeking applicants for a new Chippewa County District Attorney after prosecutor Jon Theisen was appointed to the Eau Claire County Circuit Court on Oct. 7.
Read More »Wis. governor appoints Harper as new Richland County prosecutor
Gov. Scott Walker has appointed a new district attorney in Richland County. Walker named Jennifer Harper to replace Andrew Sharp. The governor appointed Sharp to a judgeship in the county last month.
Read More »Part-time prosecutors seek work balance
Elder law attorney Steve Schultz doesn’t mind putting on his prosecutor hat, even if that means occasionally facing current or former clients.
Read More »Lawmakers propose moving election cycle
Wisconsin legislators are pushing to move elections for clerk of courts, district attorney and other offices to the spring and make them non-partisan. On Tuesday, a bi-partisan group of lawmakers introduced Assembly Joint Resolution 51 which would require a constitutional amendment. The proposed changes would make races for clerk of courts, district attorney, sheriff, register of deeds, ... Subscribe Login ...
Read More »Homicide suspect could face more charges
MANITOWOC, Wis. (AP) — A northeastern Wisconsin man accused of killing his wife could face more charges. Ambrose Greaves is accused of stabbing Miki Greaves three times, including a fatal wound to her heart. Hunters found her partially-nude body in Cooperstown in November 2009. In a news release, the Manitowoc County sheriff's department says the 41-year-old got ... Subscribe Login ...
Read More »Prosecutors reject furloughs, layoffs possible (UPDATE)
By TODD RICHMOND Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin district attorneys are bracing for a state-mandated work reduction for their assistant prosecutors, with some saying the "idiotic" move could mean crippling delays across the state's criminal justice system. The state Department of Administration warned hundreds of assistant district attorneys that a 20 percent work reduction will be ... Subscribe ...
Read More »Doyle appoints district attorney to replace Kratz
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A female prosecutor who was once the victim of sexual assault has been named to replace a district attorney who resigned in disgrace after trying to strike up a relationship with a domestic violence victim.
Read More »State Opens Criminal Investigation into Ken Kratz
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Wisconsin has opened a criminal investigation into a district attorney who resigned after several women said he abused his power to seek sexual relationships.
Read More »Gov. Doyle says he’ll ‘evaluate’ accused prosecutor
Gov. Jim Doyle said Monday that he will start an evaluation process to determine whether embattled Calumet County District Attorney Kenneth R. Kratz should be removed from office.
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