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Former Ho-Chunk legislator sentenced for bribery
A former Ho-Chunk Nation legislator has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for bribery.
Wisconsin judge dismisses frivolous Sandusky case (UPDATE)
A federal judge in Wisconsin has dismissed a lawsuit accusing former Penn State football coach Jerry Sandusky of sexual abuse in 2002 as tasteless and frivolous, saying the man who apparently filed the suit is known for making false litigious claims.
Judge rules union members can decide on dues
A federal judge has ruled that Wisconsin public union members must proactively tell the state to subtract dues from their paychecks.
Judge sentences former city official to federal prison
A federal judge has sentenced a former Beloit official to prison for using city funds to purchase personal items.
Wis. federal court strikes down parts of union law
A federal court has struck down portions of Wisconsin's law curbing collective bargaining rights, saying dues can be automatically withdrawn and annual certification votes can't be required.
Transporting stolen vehicles lands man 90 months in prison
A man a federal judge describes as "the epitome of a white-collar career offender" has been sentenced to more than 7 years in prison for transporting stolen vehicles from Wisconsin to Minnesota.
Madison teacher reinstated after race complaint
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A federal judge has ordered the reinstatement of a former history instructor at Madison Area Technical College who claimed he was fired for complaining about anti-Semitic discrimination in the college. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports that U.S. District Judge William Conley also awarded Michael Dubin more than $550,000 in back wages […]
Stevens Point man gets probation for sales scheme
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A federal judge has sentenced a Stevens Point man to probation for defrauding a Sony Corp. sales incentive program. According to court documents, 43-year-old Daniel Weiler worked as a manager at Furniture & ApplianceMart. He was fired in June 2007, but he continued to submit fake sales invoices on Sony products […]
Jury awards $1.1M to former Madison professor
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A federal jury has awarded $1.1 million to a former Madison community college professor who alleged he was retaliated against and terminated for complaining about discrimination. The six-member jury decided Wednesday night in favor of Michael Dubin, who was a history teacher at Madison Area Technical College. His probationary teaching contract […]
Federal judge upholds campaign finance law (UPDATE)
A federal court in Wisconsin upheld the state’s Impartial Justice Act which provides for public financing of state Supreme Court elections. In his decision on Thursday, District Court Judge William Conley ruled that the law did not infringe on free speech rights, as alleged by the primary plaintiff in the case, Wisconsin Right to Life. […]
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