Georgia Republican moves forward with attempt to defund FBI, DOJ
Greene advanced efforts to strip power away from Justice Department.
Justice Department’s National Security Division Announces Key Corporate Enforcement Appointments
Two attorneys have been tapped to head the Justice Department’s National Security Division's corporate enforcement program.
DOJ facing biggest test in its history
The Justice Department is facing its biggest test in history – navigating unprecedented conditions in American democracy.
DOJ says no criminal charges against Mequon Police in shooting that killed 86-year-old man
Wisconsin DOJ officials and Ozaukee County District Attorney Adam Gerol said no criminal charges for Mequon Police officers involved in the fatal shooting of an 86-year-old man.
Wisconsin Criminal Justice Coalition expresses support for Wisconsin DOJ budget increase
The fund increase for the crime lab would pay for 10 additional DNA analysts, 4 additional toxicologists, 2 additional Crime Scene Response Unit members.
Justice Department leadership meets with civil rights groups
By Steve Schuster [email protected] Attorney General Merrick B. Garland, Deputy Attorney General Lisa O. Monaco, Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta, and Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Civil Rights Division met with civil rights organizations Wednesday at the Justice Department. “Department leadership heard from attending organizations on an array of topics [...]
UPDATED: DOJ investigating Mequon Police shooting that killed 86-year-old man
Mequon Police and the Ozaukee County Special Response Team responded to a call for a neighbor dispute involving a firearm on Wednesday that results in a fatal shooting. No law enforcement officials were injured.
American Bar Association’s Rule of Law Initiative Event sparks comments from DOJ
By Steve Schuster [email protected] American Bar Association (ABA) members gathered Tuesday in Washington, D.C. and virtually for The ABA Center for Global Programs’ people-centered justice event, “Putting People First.” The event highlighted modern approaches to promoting the rule of law in the U.S. and around the world that prioritize citizens. The program featured remarks by[...]
Russian National charged with ransomware attacks against hospitals, schools, and law enforcement
The Department of State has also announced an award of up to $10 million for information that leads to the arrest and/or conviction of this defendant.
Officers, suspect killed in Wisconsin shootout identified (UPDATE)
Authorities on Monday identified two police officers and a man who were all killed in a shootout during a weekend traffic stop in northwestern Wisconsin.
Deputy fatally shoots person outside Windsor hotel
The Wisconsin Department of Justice is investigating a fatal shooting by a Dane County sheriff's deputy outside a hotel north of Madison.
Construction site operator found guilty of failing to obtain storm-water permits
A jury has found a Waterford man guilty of failing to carry out storm-water best practices at a Milwaukee construction site, the DOJ announced Monday.
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WLJ People
- Evers appoints McElroy as Price County district attorney
- Evers appoints Ann Peacock to Dane County Circuit Court
- Michael Best appoints Sarah Alt to new role as chief process and AI officer
- Attorney Peter Baziano joins Murphy Desmond in its Business and Real Estate practice groups
- GRGB partner Karnes honored at Run for Justice
- DeWitt’s Miotke reappointed to SPD’s Board
- Hupy and Abraham wins award for ‘Behind the Handlebars’ video series
- Evers appoints trio to Milwaukee County Circuit Court
- Kubiak joins Amundsen Davis’ Business Litigation Service Group
- GRGB partners Jason Luczak, Nicole Masnica honored with Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers award
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- Reinhart’s Taggatz joins International Association of Defense Counsel