Former Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Letroy Guion has been sentenced to one year in jail after pleading no contest in a domestic violence assault at his home last fall.

The attack came without warning and, as far as Jessica “Jesi” Ewers could tell, without provocation. It was early in the morning of Oct.19, 2020. Asleep at her home near Cottage Grove, Wisconsin, she woke up to her boyfriend, James “J.T.” Budworth, beating her. He punched her, tried to strangle her, destroyed her cellphone and threatened to kill her and her children. He also bit her, once on the collarbone and once on the arm, where he tore off a chunk of flesh. 

A lawsuit filed on Thursday seeks to block a statewide vote on a ballot question that would amend the Wisconsin Constitution to expand crime victims' rights, arguing that the proposal is deceptive and a threat to the rights of the accused.

American Indian tribes across the country now have the authority to prosecute non-Indians for a limited set of crimes that center on domestic violence.

A new report sheds light on the life and death consequences of domestic violence in Wisconsin.

Gov. Scott Walker signed three bills Wednesday aimed at strengthening domestic-violence laws, including one measure proposed after a man fatally shot his estranged wife in 2012 while she was working at a Brookfield spa.

An administrative rule regarding victim testimony during probation revocation hearings has been on the books for more than 20 years, but has never been used.

Domestic violence groups are showing an interest in a potential state Supreme Court rule that would give judges leeway on how to deal with those representing themselves in court. The rule, if the court adopts it, would permit judges to “make reasonable efforts to facilitate the ability of all litigants, including self-represented litigants, to be fairly heard.” It also would ...

The state's Building Commission approved two projects Wednesday meant to provide shelter to victims of domestic violence.

A Cottage Grove man is fighting to get a concealed carry permit after the state denied him because he's been convicted of domestic violence.

At least one Wisconsin lawmaker wants to make it a felony for anyone - including family members - to help or hide a fugitive or destroy evidence in cases of the most serious crimes.

The Wisconsin Assembly has passed a trio of bills that would strengthen the state's domestic violence laws.

The Wisconsin Assembly is scheduled to vote on a bill that would expand the scope of evidence that can be used to prosecute domestic violence cases.

Bond of $1 million cash has been set for a Peshtigo man charged with fatally stabbing his girlfriend, who was an advocate for victims of domestic violence.

Racine County will test a program that notifies victims when a restraining order is formally served on their alleged perpetrators.

Less than two weeks after Polk County Judge Jeffrey Anderson declined a district attorney’s request to set higher bail and bring in a man charged with felony bail jumping and violent offenses, that man allegedly murdered his fiancée.

New associate Leila Sahar is in her “try everything” mode.

One week after a deadly Brookfield spa shooting, Gov. Scott Walker says Wisconsin needs to tighten its domestic violence laws.

A legislative proposal extending court jurisdiction for certain restraining orders or injunctions in cases of domestic abuse, child abuse or harassment could lead to an increase in false accusations, said Sen. Glenn Grothman, R-West Bend.

By CARRIE ANTLFINGER Associated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) — Green Bay Packers linebacker Erik Walden was released from jail Monday after spending the weekend behind bars following his arrest on suspicion of domestic violence. Walden was arrested Friday in Brown County on suspicion of assaulting his girlfriend at their apartment near Green Bay. County District Attorney John Zakowski said Walden’s girlfriend ...

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Police say they’ve arrested the parents of a 3-year-old girl who was shot and critically wounded in Milwaukee. The shooting was reported shortly before 10 p.m. Wednesday. The girl was shot while inside a home on the city’s north side. Authorities say the child’s father was highly intoxicated while handling a gun. According to police, he was ...