Former Oshkosh West High School soccer coach arrested
Oshkosh Police say they have arrested a former West High School soccer coach on suspicion of sexual assault and exposing a child to harmful material.
BENCH BLOG: Court weighs in on difference between custody, detention
A sexual-assault case provided the context for the Court of Appeals to distinguish a formal arrest from detention in one’s home during the execution of a search warrant.
Former Madison high school coach guilty of sexual assault
A former Madison high school girls basketball coach has been convicted of sexually assaulting two 13-year-old girls in the 1990s.
Doctor pleads not guilty to sexual assault charges
A former Plover doctor has pleaded not guilty to accusations he sexually assaulted a number of female patients.
Walker signs sexual assault amnesty bill
Gov. Scott Walker signed a bill Thursday ensuring that sexual assault victims and people who report sexual assaults can't be cited or disciplined for underage drinking.
Senate wraps up with changes to criminal, jobless benefits law
The state Senate wrapped up its last session of the term Tuesday, sending a flurry of bills to Gov. Scott Walker’s desk.
Senate wraps up legislative session
Wisconsin's two-year legislative session came to a quiet end Tuesday as Senate Republicans finished lawmakers' final floor period by passing scores of low-profile bills and avoiding major controversies before they start their campaigns.
Senate passes sexual assault victim amnesty bill
The Wisconsin Senate has passed a bill that would ensure sexual assault victims and others who report such crimes can't be cited or disciplined for underage drinking.
Ex-deputy accused of sex assault of teen gets prison time
A former Lincoln County sheriff's deputy accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl has been sentenced to 5 years in prison.
Assembly approves sexual assault victim amnesty bill
The state Assembly has passed a bill ensuring that sexual assault victims and others who report such crimes can't be cited or disciplined for underage drinking.
Bond set for ex-Kenosha County jailer in sex assault case
Bond is set at $50,000 for a former Kenosha County Detention Center supervisor charged with sexually assaulting an inmate.
Judge gives jailor 30 years for having sex with inmates
A judge has sentenced a Polk County jailor to 30 years in prison for having sex with multiple inmates.
Legal News
- Wis. Department of Justice Office of School Safety (OSS) funding bill signed into law
- Bryan Steil teams up with election denier Jim Jordan
- Milwaukee Bar Association releases 2024 Judicial Poll results
- Hilton Doubletree Lawsuit: 8-year-old died after being sucked into swimming pool pipe
- Gov. Evers signs measure allowing tactical emergency medical services to bear arms
- Evers signs anti-human trafficking bills
- 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
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