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Milwaukee to pay $575K to settle swatting lawsuit
Milwaukee may pay $575,000 to settle a federal lawsuit after police repeatedly searched a couple's home 45 times in response to false 911 swatting calls.
Police question Milwaukee city attorney settlements
Milwaukee’s police union criticized the city attorney over multimillion-dollar police misconduct settlements, raising questions about legal strategy and taxpayer costs.
Sterling Brown arrest raises questions over police Brady list
The Sterling Brown arrest highlights debate over Milwaukee’s Brady list, police credibility, alleged misconduct and how prosecutors decide which officers are flagged.
Sussex man sues Waukesha deputies over traffic stop arrest
A Sussex man filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against Waukesha County sheriff’s deputies, alleging an unlawful arrest during a traffic stop.
Greenfield police chief charged in camera misuse case
Greenfield Police Chief Jay Johnson faces felony misconduct charges for using a department camera to monitor his home during his divorce.
Badger Project wins records case in Racine County
The Badger Project dropped its lawsuit after Wind Point police agreed to release records on a former officer and pay $1,500 in legal fees.
Muskego K9 officer resigns after assault probe
A Muskego K9 officer resigned amid an internal probe into sexual assault allegations by his ex-girlfriend, another officer. He now works nearby.
Badger Project sues Wind Point police over records
The Badger Project is suing Wind Point police after denied records on officer Richard Von Drasek, raising questions about Wisconsin open records law.
Waushara sheriff took K9 payments without training
Waushara County Sheriff Walter Zuehlke collected over $20K in K9 payments despite halting training for his police dog, raising accountability concerns.
Jail officer who resigned after misconduct, rehired
A Wisconsin jail lieutenant resigned after sending explicit texts to subordinates. Despite misconduct, he was later hired as a police officer in Minong
WisDOT settles open records lawsuit over fired trooper
WisDOT will release records on a fired State Patrol officer after settling an open records lawsuit filed by The Badger Project.
Badger Project sues WisDOT over trooper firing records
The Badger Project sues WisDOT after it denies open records requests tied to a trooper fired in 2023 who was later hired by another department.
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- Federal judge dismisses DOJ voter data lawsuit in Wisconsin
- Republicans spend $500K on ads in Wisconsin AG race
- Evers seeks applicants for Milwaukee judgeship
- Residents sue over Driftless region transmission line
- Wisconsin Supreme Court appeal looms in map cases
- Brewers’ fans lose $13,000 raffle dispute in court
- State sues Trump over nursing student loan cuts
- Milwaukee to pay $575K to settle swatting lawsuit
- Oshkosh theater president accused of stealing $15,000
- Wisconsin ICE detainee lawsuit sent back to state court
- Judge denies venue change in Elijah Vue death case
Case Digests
- Attorney License Revocation-Sexual Harassment
- Extrinsic Evidence Rule-Corporate Officer Liability
- Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
- Medicaid Fair Hearing-Notice and Hearing Rights
- Termination of Parental Rights-Substantial Relationship Test
- Individuals With Disabilities Education Act-Plain Error Review
- Jurisdictional Authority-Sufficiency of Evidence
- Fourth Amendment-Evidence Suppression
- Rehabilitation Act-Hostile Workplace
- Federal Arbitration Act-Refusal to Arbitrate
- Breach of Agreement-Mootness-Tax Assessment
- Domestic Abuse-Ineffective Assistance of Counsel (Subsequent Counsel)-Intimidation
