Last year resulted in some questionable judicial behavior. The National Center for State Courts Center for Judicial Ethics released a roundup of some of the worst behavior in its 2019 Judicial Conduct Report.

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The Wisconsin Supreme Court has suspended a Racine County judge for five days without pay, citing "concerning" and "obviously unethical" behavior.

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A Racine County judge is admitting to allegations that he violated the state’s judicial code.

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A Racine man convicted in the fatal shooting of his friend has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

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A 28-year-old Racine man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for the 2013 death of a 3-year-old boy in Mount Pleasant.

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A Racine man has been sentenced to 5-½ years in prison in the killing of a beagle puppy over what prosecutors said was an unpaid debt.

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Voters on Tuesday ousted three judicial appointees of Gov. Scott Walker, but also elected four others initially chosen to serve by the Republican last year.

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Four attorneys are seeking the Racine County Circuit Court seat previously held by Judge Dennis Barry.

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