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Lawmaker doesn’t want families helping suspects
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.
Assembly passes domestic violence bills (UPDATE)
The Wisconsin Assembly has passed a trio of bills that would strengthen the state's domestic violence laws.
Assembly to vote on domestic violence bill
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.
$1 million bond set in Peshtigo homicide
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 Co. tests restraining order notification
Racine County will test a program that notifies victims when a restraining order is formally served on their alleged perpetrators.
Abusing the system: Loopholes prevalent for domestic violence offenders
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 Quarles associate leaves her marks on Howard Dean, domestic violence
New associate Leila Sahar is in her “try everything” mode.
Walker calls for tougher domestic violence laws
One week after a deadly Brookfield spa shooting, Gov. Scott Walker says Wisconsin needs to tighten its domestic violence laws.
Domestic abuse bill draws jurisdictional concerns
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.
Packers LB Walden released from jail (UPDATE)
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 […]
Child struck by gunfire, parents arrested
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. […]
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