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2 sentenced for roles in shootings after 2022 Milwaukee Bucks game that left 17 people wounded
Police have said the shootings stemmed from a long-standing dispute between two groups.
Knodl who attempted to delay certification of 2020 Presidental election tapped to lead Wis. Senate elections committee
Just moments before the January 6, 2021 insurrection, Knodl joined dozens of lawmakers across the country, including more than a dozen in Wisconsin in executing a letter to then-Vice President Mike Pence demanding the Vice President not certify 2020 presidential results that Biden won.
Losing Wisconsin Supreme Court Candidate Dan Kelly reemerged on Twitter last week in the form of a parody account.
Recent Tweets from the Justice Daniel Kelly parody account mock the former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice.
A Wisconsin judge said Monday he will order that the state elections commission reconsider a complaint filed against fake Republican electors who attempted in 2020 to cast the state’s electoral ballots for former President Donald Trump.
The Wisconsin Department of Justice concluded that Republicans were legitimately trying to preserve Trump’s legal standing as courts were deciding if he or Biden won the election.
Feds and local authorities dismantle Fentanyl distribution organization
Those arrested are alleged to be responsible for obtaining and distributing approximately 1 million fentanyl pills throughout Northeast Wisconsin in less than one year. The street value of this quantity of fentanyl pills is approximately $5 million.
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Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos provided new hope today in preventing Wisconsin’s constitutional crisis. Vos said he supports a substantial increase in pay for Assistant District Attorneys.
Vos said he wants to increase District Attorney pay for exisiting staff and new hires.
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U.S. Senator Ron Johnson asked a room full of journalists and members of the public: “Where are all the feminists?”
U.S. Senator Ron Johnson says he is trying to protect women's rights after earlier saying he supported overturning Roe V. Wade. Johnson also denied publishing a false Facebook post, obtained by the Wisconsin Law Journal.
Claiming to be advocating for Women's rights, Senator Ron Johnson asked: "Where are all the feminists?" only minutes after praising the U.S. Supreme Court for overturning Roe v. Wade. Johnson denied publishing false information on Facebook. The Wisconsin Law Journal obtained a copy of the false post.
U.S. Senator Ron Johnson says he is trying to protect women's rights after earlier saying he supported overturning Roe V. Wade. Johnson also denied publishing a false Facebook post, obtained by the Wisconsin Law Journal.
"I think the State Bar has a good process in place," Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul said, in response to a Wisconsin Law Journal question.
The State Bar of Wisconsin doesn't "want to generally move forward with administrative proceedings while criminal proceedings are pending," Kaul said.
Two Wisconsin hospitals earn D’s for safety; Grades may be admissible in court
Froedtert Pleasant Prairie which received a D safety grade is just 24 miles north from Northwestern Medicine's Lake Forest Hospital, which received the highest possible rating, an A grade for safety.
Attorney General Josh Kaul joins multistate coalition supporting defense of Title X program
Kaul joined a multistate coalition supporting the Biden Administration's appeal of a Texas court ruling that restricted Title X's ability to serve Texan adolescents.
Law enforcement officials shared success stories today at the Wisconsin Statewide Intelligence Center and made a case for additional funds in the upcoming budget.
Officials share success stories how Wisconsin tax dollars have been put to good use keeping Wisconsinites safe through law enforcement partnerships and the fusion center.
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May 1 “Law Day” is today and the State Bar of Wisconsin leadership is asking for your help to support democracy.
What are you doing to support Democracy?
Sen. Ron Johnson deflected questions Monday at a Milwaukee Press Club event about his association with a GOP megadonor who has ties to Clarence Thomas’s ethical questions and collects N**i memorabilia.
By Steve Schuster [email protected] Sen. Ron Johnson deflected questions Tuesday at a Milwaukee Press Club event about his association with a GOP megadonor who has ties to Clarence Thomas's ethical questions and collects N**i memorabilia. When TM4's Charles Benson asked Johnson about his a...
As many Republicans are distancing themselves from Trump, Senator Ron Johnson stands by him and says he will support Trump if selected as the Republican presidential nominee.
As many Republicans are distancing themselves from former President Donald Trump, Senator Ron Johnson told a room full of journalists on Tuesday that he would continue to support Trump if he is selected as the Republican Presidential nominee. "I will support the nominee of the Republican party," Joh...
Senator Ron Johnson attacked U.S. climate change policy Monday at a Milwaukee Press Club Event, calling climate change “fear mongering by the radical left.”
By Steve Schuster [email protected] Ron Johnson attacked U.S. climate change policy Tuesday at a Milwaukee Press Club Event, calling climate change “fear mongering by the radical left.” “Let me just throw a couple of facts here cause these are important to understand the scare monger...
Senator Ron Johnson defends Russia and minimizes disinformation.
By Steve Schuster [email protected] Senator Ron Johnson defended two of America’s greatest adversaries during a Milwaukee Press Club event on April 25, 2023. Johnson said Russia and China have done far less bad things than the Biden administration regarding election interference. Johnson...
Congratulations to State Bar of Wisconsin President-elect Jane Bucher, Treasurer-elect Deanne Koll, and Judicial Council-elect Saveon Grenell.
Jane Bucher, President-Elect (Left), Deanne Koll, Treasurer-elect (middle), Saveon Grenell, Judicial Council-elect will take office July 1.
May 1 (Law Day) is only a couple of days away. What will you do to support Democracy?
Margaret Wrenn Hickey, President of the State Bar of Wisconsin and Larry J. Martin Executive Director and CEO of the State Bar of Wisconsin call on legal community to support democracy.
A federal judge has tossed out a former University of Wisconsin-Whitewater student’s lawsuit that alleged UW System officials failed to prevent the school chancellor’s husband from sexually harassing her and other women.
U.S. District Judge J.P. Stadtmueller dismissed the case in March after the former student, Stephanie Goettl Vander Pas, and her attorney repeatedly failed to preserve and withheld records UW officials requested as part of the discovery process in the case.
“Those who abuse their positions of authority must be held accountable,” said Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul. “Thank you to the special agents, prosecutors, and victim services professionals who all worked to get justice in this case,” Kaul added.
Bond was revoked and the defendant was remanded into the custody of the sheriff pending sentencing. A scheduling conference via zoom will be held on May 1st at 1 p.m. to schedule sentencing.
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Attorney Kevin Rosin license suspended for 1 year starting May 25
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ordered Tuesday that the license of Attorney Kevin Rosin to practice law in Wisconsin be suspended for a period of one year, effective May 25.
GRGB partners Jason Luczak, Nicole Masnica honored with Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers award
Award was created in 2021 to honor defense attorneys who have secured acquittals in cases alleging felony sexual assault of either an adult or a child.
Sen. Ron Johnson called for the resignation of the Secretary of State and for a vote on abortion. He attacked the FEDs, news media and climate change policy.
Johnson points to 35,000 worldwide deaths from COVID vaccines, ignoring lack of casual link to the vaccine and further ignoring the near 7,000,000 who have died from the virus.
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Susan Rice, Biden’s top domestic policy adviser, departing
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Monday that his top domestic policy adviser, Susan Rice, will leave her post next month. As director of the White House Domestic Policy Council, Rice had broad sway on the administration's approach to health care, immigration and racial inequality. It was...
(UPDATED) ‘Making a Murderer’ rebuttal series called ‘Convicting a Murderer’ to air on DAILYWIRE+
“Convicting a Murderer," a rebuttal series to Netflix’s “Making a Murderer,” has found a new streaming home with DailyWire+, according to the show's director, Shawn Rech, with Transition Studios.
Former Calumet County District Attorney Ken Kratz reacts to new rebuttal series airing this Summer.
They’re back … Ken Kratz, Steven Avery …
“Convicting a Murderer,” a rebuttal series to Netflix’s “Making a Murderer,” has found a new streaming home with DailyWire+, according to the show’s director, Shawn Rech, with Transition Studios.
https://wislawjournal.com/2023/04/21/making-a-murderer-rebuttal-series-called-convicting-a-murderer-to-air-on-dailywire/
“Convicting a Murderer," a rebuttal series to Netflix’s “Making a Murderer,” has found a new streaming home with DailyWire+, according to the show's director, Shawn Rech, with Transition Studios.
Wisconsinites join the rest of the nation Saturday in an effort to anonymously dispose of dangerous pharmaceuticals.
Milwaukee County also announced Thursday that an agreement has been reached to enter into a second, historic $56 million opioid litigation settlement. After attorney fees, the net recovery to the County totals $101 million to date.
The April 4th election may be a distant memory, but there is still at least one more important election in the Badger State happening now.
The election opened April 13 and will close at noon on April 28. Those elected take office on July 1.
Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Dane County Circuit Court and La Crosse County Circuit Court
The appointments will fill vacancies being created by Judge Chris Taylor’s resignation from the Dane County Circuit Court following her election to the Court of Appeals – District IV and Judge Todd Bjerke’s retirement from the La Crosse County Circuit Court.
Attorney General Kaul Releases Update in Advance of Two-Year Anniversary of Clergy and Faith Leader Abuse Initiative
After Wisconsin DOJ receives a report of abuse, a victim specialist evaluates the report to determine what follow up is appropriate.
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday allowed a roughly $6 billion legal settlement to go forward that will cancel student loans for hundreds of thousands of borrowers who say they were misled by their schools.
Man who killed 6 in Christmas parade to pay more restitution
A Wisconsin judge ordered a man convicted of killing six people when he drove his SUV through a Christmas parade in suburban Milwaukee to pay tens of thousands of dollars more in restitution Thursday, saying she wants to make sure he doesn't profit from any potential movie or book deal.
Juul Labs agrees to pay $462 million settlement to 6 states
Embattled electronic cigarette-maker Juul Labs Inc. will pay $462 million to six states and the District of Columbia, marking the largest settlement the company has reached so far for its role in the youth va**ng surge, New York Attorney General Letitia James said Wednesday.
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