Victim group seeks independent review of clergy abuse claims
A group of clergy sexual abuse victims called Tuesday for an independent commission to investigate molestation accusations that are sealed as part of a bankruptcy case involving the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Milwaukee.
14 new civil lawsuits against Eau Claire doctor
An Eau Claire pediatrician who's accused of inappropriately touching male patients has been named as a defendant in 14 new civil lawsuits, bringing to 26 the number of lawsuits accusing him of sexual assault.
Attorney: Clergy abuse victims shut out of deal
An attorney representing clergy sexual abuse victims says his clients were shut out of negotiations between the Archdiocese of Milwaukee and one of its major insurers.
Green Bay diocese settles with 2 sex abuse victims
Two brothers who were molested by a now-defrocked priest in the late 1970s will receive $700,000 under a settlement with the Diocese of Green Bay announced Tuesday.
Judge allows 2 claims in archdiocese bankruptcy (UPDATE)
A federal judge ruled Thursday that two claims could move forward against the Archdiocese of Milwaukee for alleged sexual abuse by clergy, laying the groundwork for about 570 claims to follow.
Legal News
- Evers signs bills addressing threats against judges
- Illegal immigrant charged with Fond du Lac domestic violence stabbing
- Milwaukee creates requirements for private security guards after Isaiah Allen’s shooting death
- Milwaukee Police asking for public’s assistance after shooting of 6-year-old
- Man shot at Miami Hilton
- Wisconsin Supreme Court lets ruling stand that declared Amazon drivers to be employees
- Steven Avery prosecutor’s leaked diary reveals Ken Kratz’s confession
- Trevor Casper, killed in the line of duty, remembered 9 years later
- DOJ vs. Apple (chart)
- Milwaukee officers shoot, critically wound man when he fires at them during pursuit, police say
- Appellate courts do away with paper briefs
- Man dies from becoming trapped in municipal Wisconsin water tank
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