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May 12, 2026

Milwaukee attorney convicted in assault case

A Milwaukee County jury convicted defense attorney Robert L. Taylor on multiple sexual assault and bail jumping charges tied to a 2022 case.

May 5, 2026

Wisconsin DOJ adds device-sniffing dog to fight exploitation

Wisconsin DOJ adds a device-sniffing dog to combat child exploitation, helping investigators find hidden electronics and support victims statewide.

Apr 14, 2026

Colorado student indicted in Fox Valley sextortion case

Colorado State University student Chandan Bhangale indicted on federal child exploitation and cyberstalking charges tied to Fox Valley sextortion case.

Apr 3, 2026

Oconto Falls school abuse lawsuit expands

A federal lawsuit against Oconto Falls School District grows as new plaintiffs and allegations of sexual abuse and harassment by staff emerge.

Mar 2, 2026

Milwaukee man gets 16½ years for framing immigrant

A Milwaukee man was sentenced to 16½ years for framing an undocumented immigrant with threats against President Donald Trump to trigger deportation and avoid trial.

Feb 18, 2026

State bill allows sextortion victims to sue abusers

A Wisconsin bill would allow sextortion victims and families to sue offenders for damages and wrongful death, expanding legal options beyond criminal penalties.

Feb 17, 2026

Marathon County pilot supports child victims in court

Marathon County is expanding CASA advocates into criminal court to support child victims, addressing gaps in legal protections and reducing trauma during trials.

Feb 12, 2026

Appeals court denies new trial for Kenosha teen killer

The Wisconsin Court of Appeals denied Martice Fuller’s request for a new trial in the 2019 Kenosha homicide, rejecting claims of juror bias.

Jan 29, 2026

Ex-teacher appeals child sexual assault convictions

A former Green Bay teacher appeals child sexual assault convictions, arguing the court wrongly joined charges and violated his due process rights.

Nov 21, 2025

Court upholds social media ban for Kenosha stalking offender

The Wisconsin Court of Appeals upheld a full social media ban for a Kenosha stalking offender, ruling it is necessary to prevent future harassment and protect potential victims.

Nov 17, 2025

Neopit man sentenced to 30 years for violent assault

A Neopit man received 30 years in federal prison for a brutal assault and burglary on the Menominee Reservation that left the victim with severe injuries.

Oct 23, 2025

Wisconsin bill extends sexual assault charge timeline

A new Wisconsin bill would double the statute of limitations for sexual assault cases from 10 to 20 years and add more protections for survivors.

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