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Jul 8, 2026

Dugan avoids prison in ICE obstruction case

Former Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan avoids prison after her federal conviction for obstructing ICE, receiving a $5,000 fine as appeal looms.

Jul 2, 2026

Dugan seeks leniency before ICE obstruction sentence

Former Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan seeks leniency before sentencing for obstructing ICE agents, while prosecutors argue prison is warranted.

May 19, 2026

Judge denies venue change in Elijah Vue death case

A Manitowoc judge denied a request to move Jesse Vang's trial in the 2024 death of 3-year-old Elijah Vue, keeping the case in Manitowoc County.

Apr 28, 2026

Cartel member gets 22 years for fentanyl trafficking

A cartel member was sentenced to 22 years in federal prison on multiple charges including distributing at least at least 400 grams of fentanyl. Jose Cardenas-Salcido, 43, was sentenced to […]

Mar 5, 2026

Milwaukee men convicted in federal murder-for-hire case

Two Milwaukee men were convicted in federal court of murder-for-hire and firearms charges tied to a gang killing, and now face mandatory life sentences.

Feb 23, 2026

Prosecutors oppose Hannah Dugan bid to overturn verdict

Federal prosecutors urge a judge to reject former Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan’s motion to overturn her felony conviction for obstructing immigration agents.

Feb 2, 2026

Dugan seeks to overturn guilty verdict in ICE case

Former Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan seeks to overturn her felony conviction for obstructing ICE, citing judicial immunity and alleged legal errors.

Dec 19, 2025

State GOP leaders urge Dugan to resign after conviction

Wisconsin Republicans threatened Friday to impeach embattled judge Hannah Dugan if she doesn't resign immediately after she was convicted of obstruction for helping an immigrant evade federal officers.

Nov 26, 2025

Filings offer clues to Dugan case testimony

Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan heads to trial next month over federal charges alleging she helped a defendant evade ICE arrest, sparking major legal disputes.

Nov 19, 2025

Plea talks underway in Dugan case

Federal prosecutors and Judge Hannah Dugan are in plea talks as she faces obstruction charges for allegedly helping an immigrant evade arrest during a court hearing.

Sep 5, 2025

Immigrant aided by Dugan pleads guilty

Eduardo Flores-Ruiz, aided by Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan to evade ICE, pleads guilty to illegal reentry. He faces prison, deportation and more charges.

Aug 27, 2025

Man who faked drowning gets 89 days in jail

Ryan Borgwardt was sentenced to 89 days in jail after faking his drowning in Green Lake, Wisconsin, to flee overseas and mislead law enforcement.

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