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Wisconsin conversion therapy ban challenged in court
A federal lawsuit challenges Wisconsin’s conversion therapy ban, arguing the rule violates counselors’ free speech rights.
Racine County sued over youth detention center beating
A federal lawsuit accuses Racine County guards of using excessive force against a teen at a Wisconsin youth detention center.
Supreme Court rejects ban on conversion therapy
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled a Colorado ban on conversion therapy for minors likely violates free speech, raising concerns over LGBTQ protections.
Court ends oversight of Wisconsin youth prisons
A federal judge ended court oversight of Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake youth prisons after reforms, despite ongoing delays in closing the facilities.
DOC fires employee after Slender Man defendant escape
Wisconsin DOC fired one employee and suspended two others after Morgan Geyser escaped supervision, triggering scrutiny over GPS monitoring and alert protocols.
Judge revokes conditional release of Slender Man stabber
A Waukesha County judge revoked Morgan Geyser’s conditional release after the Slender Man stabbing suspect fled a Madison group home in November.
Geyser won’t contest revoked privileges after escape
Morgan Geyser, who attacked a classmate to please Slender Man, fled a group home. Wisconsin authorities move to revoke her release.
DOC staff on leave after Morgan Geyser escape review
Wisconsin DOC placed three staff on leave after Morgan Geyser escaped her group home by removing her ankle monitor, prompting scrutiny of monitoring failures.
Wisconsin seeks to revoke Geyser’s release
Wisconsin officials move to revoke Morgan Geyser’s conditional release after she fled a group home, raising new legal issues tied to the 2014 Slender Man attack.
Slender man attacker agrees to extradition
Morgan Geyser, the Wisconsin woman in the Slender Man stabbing case, agreed to extradition after fleeing her group home. She may face revoked release or new charges.
Report finds crisis in state prisons and solitary care
A new report reveals major problems in Wisconsin prisons, including overcrowding, high staff turnover and harmful solitary confinement practices affecting mental health.
Judge orders release of $8M for Wisconsin schools
A federal judge ordered $1 billion in mental health grants restored, sending $8 million back to Wisconsin for school-based mental health programs.
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