Judge says man who sexually assaulted child won’t have to register
A 19-year-old Elkhorn man has been convicted of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl, but a judge says the teen won't have to register as a sex offender.
DOJ: No rape evidence testing without consent
The state Department of Justice is recommending police don't submit evidence from sexual assault exams to the state crime lab unless victims have consented to cooperate with investigators.
Former teacher gets jail in sex case
A Minnesota man who formerly taught in a western Wisconsin high school has been sentenced to four months in jail for having sex with two female students.
Former convict wants $450K from state (UPDATE)
A former construction foreman was able to get a rape charge dismissed, but his lack of a legal means to prove his innocence might prevent him from getting compensation for the three years he spent behind bars.
Lawmaker sentenced to 5 months in groping case
State Rep. Bill Kramer is headed to jail for five months after pleading no contest to fourth-degree sexual assault.
State legislator to be sentenced on sexual assault
State Rep. Bill Kramer is to be sentenced in Waukesha County on sexual assault charges.
Ex-youth minister sentenced for sex assaults
A former youth minister has been sentenced to 37 years in prison for sexual assaults against four Milwaukee women and girls and the attempted kidnapping of a fifth.
Jurors convict man who died before trial ended
Jurors in Chippewa County have convicted a man who died before the verdict was announced.
Ex-officer convicted in child sex case
A former police officer turned businessman has been found guilty of sexually assaulting boys in northwest Wisconsin.
Lawmaker reaches plea deal on sex assault charges
State Rep. Bill Kramer has reached a plea deal with Waukesha County prosecutors on sexual assault charges.
Plea deal reached in videotaped child assault case
A Bangor man is facing at least six years in prison following his conviction for sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl and videotaping the attack.
Ex-teacher aide takes deal in sex case
A former Appleton school district teacher's aide charged with sexually assaulting a student has taken a plea deal.
Legal News
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- United Healthcare suit against cancer drug distributor time-barred
- Trump’s Wisconsin visit warns of jail time if he violates a trial gag order
- Dane County court overturns residential solar decision
- Judge faces formal complaint from state board
- Bankruptcies up 16% in U.S.
- (Updated) Wisconsin law enforcement clash with pro-Palestinian Madison protestors
- Gov. Evers seeks applicants for Lafayette County Circuit Court
- Complaint against University filed by Wisconsin law firm over $1.9M given to Palestinian students
- Hush money trial judge raises threat of jail as he finds Trump violated gag order, fines him $9K
- Active shooter ‘neutralized’ outside Wisconsin middle school
- Audit finds Wisconsin Capitol Police emergency response times up, calls for better tracking
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