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Attorney General Kaul Calls on the FCC to Strengthen Vetting Process to Block Robocallers
Wisconsin Ranks Number ONE in the Nation During Fall Drug Take Back Collection
Attorney General Kaul Releases 2023 Annual Crime Lab Report
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Attorney General Kaul Releases 2023 Annual Crime Lab Report

Need for Additional Staff Remains Clear

AG Kaul announces $160,000 settlement with Gundersen Lutheran Administrative Services for alleged air pollution violations
Office of School Safety Releases 2023-2024 Annual Speak Up, Speak Out Report
Attorney General Kaul and Bipartisan Coalition of 30 States Announce Settlement with Kroger Over Opioid Crisis
AG Kaul Joins Bipartisan Coalition Condemning Possible Violence in Response to Election Results
Attorney General Kaul Announces Significant Updates in Multistate Litigation Against Generic Drug Manufacturers Over Conspiracies to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
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Attorney General Kaul Announces Significant Updates in Multistate Litigation Against Generic Drug Manufacturers Over Conspiracies to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition

If you bought certain generic prescription drugs in the United States between January 1, 2010 and December 31, 2018, you could be eligible for compensation

AG Kaul Provides Resources for Parents to Facilitate Online Safety Discussions with Kids During Keep Your Kids Safe Online Month
Attorney General Kaul Joins Coalition to Protect Undocumented Family Members of U.S. Citizens
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Attorney General Kaul Joins Coalition to Protect Undocumented Family Members of U.S. Citizens

20 AGs File Brief Supporting “Keeping Families Together” Federal Program

Drug Take Back Day is October 26
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Drug Take Back Day is October 26

 

Wisconsin DOJ Recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month
AG Kaul Announces $90,000 Penalty for Alleged Barium and Lead Hazardous Waste Violations in Ozaukee County
AG Kaul Issues Statement on Decision Not to Appeal Bankruptcy Court Decision
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AG Kaul Issues Statement on Decision Not to Appeal Bankruptcy Court Decision

Clergy and Faith Leader Abuse Initiative Continues

Wisconsin Department of Justice is Working to Protect Fair Elections
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Wisconsin Department of Justice is Working to Protect Fair Elections

AG Kaul Issues Reminder: Intimidating Voters and Threatening Election Workers is Illegal

AG Kaul Announces $52 Million Multistate Settlement with Marriott for Data Breach of Starwood Guest Reservation Database
AG Kaul Joins Bipartisan Coalition Seeking Court Enforcement as TikTok Fails to Preserve and Produce Evidence in Multistate Investigation
AG Kaul Announces Settlement Requiring $70,000 Payment to Resolve Violations Related to a Fish Kill near Merrill in 2021
Death Investigation in Village of Caledonia, Wis.
Attorney General Kaul Joins Bipartisan Coalition Calling for Congress to Require Surgeon General Warning on Social Media Platforms
AG Kaul Meets with EMS Leave Behind Program Recipients
Attorney General Kaul and Office of School Safety Executive Director Meet with Wisconsin Students to Discuss School Safety
Wisconsin and Coalition of 30 States Announce Settlement to End Interstate Unclaimed Property Litigation
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Wisconsin and Coalition of 30 States Announce Settlement to End Interstate Unclaimed Property Litigation

States will take possession of more than $190 million in unclaimed property

AG Kaul Reminds Wisconsin Residents of Office of School Safety Resources Available this School Year
AG Kaul Announces Judgment in Connection with Business Certificate Scam; Court Order Includes $2.8 Million Penalty and Refunds for Over 7,000 Wisconsin Businesses
Wisconsin DOJ Launches Missing Child Alert
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Wisconsin DOJ Launches Missing Child Alert

Expanding alerts for missing children

Wisconsin Department of Justice Working to Protect Fair Elections
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Wisconsin Department of Justice Working to Protect Fair Elections

AG Kaul Issues Reminder: Intimidating Voters and Threatening Election Workers is Illegal

Reedsburg Man Sentenced for Crash that Killed 13-Year-Old Girl
DOJ Launches New Treatment Alternatives and Diversion Dashboard
AG Kaul Announces Settlement with Kerry Inc. Requiring $85,000 Payment to Resolve Violations of Wisconsin’s Air Laws
Kaul Announces Settlement with Wisconsin Whey Protein Inc.  Requiring $350,000 Payment and Installation of Chiller to Resolve Violations of Wisconsin’s Wastewater and Stormwater Laws
Attorney General Kaul Announces New Accelerant Detection Canine at the Wisconsin Department of Justice
AG Kaul Shares Resources Available to Consumers Following the Change Healthcare (a Unit of UnitedHealth) Cyberattack
Attorney General Kaul Issues Statement on Wisconsin
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Attorney General Kaul Issues Statement on Wisconsin

Supreme Court Evers v. Marklein and Priorities v. WEC Decisions

Attorney General Kaul joins Coalition Urging Supreme Court to Uphold Federal Ghost Gun Regulations
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Attorney General Kaul joins Coalition Urging Supreme Court to Uphold Federal Ghost Gun Regulations

24 AGs Argue that Ghost Gun Rule Closes Dangerous Loophole & Protects Public Safety

Colorado Man Charged with Repeated Sexual Assault of a Child in Connection with Clergy and Faith Leader Abuse Initiative
Attorney General Kaul Joins Coalition Urging Court to Uphold FTC’s Ban on Deceptive TurboTax Advertising
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Attorney General Kaul Joins Coalition Urging Court to Uphold FTC’s Ban on Deceptive TurboTax Advertising

Coalition Argues TurboTax Maker Intuit Harmed Millions of Consumers

Attorney General Kaul Issues AG Opinion on Constitutional Amendment Relating to Election Officials
Attorney General Kaul and Coalition Reach $700 Million Agreement Against Johnson and Johnson
AG Kaul Recognizes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
AG Kaul Attends Office of School Safety Behavioral and Threat Assessment Management Training in Hudson, Wis.
Phil Mlsna and Mlsna Dairy Supply, Inc. Assessed $209,641.47 for Violations of Wisconsin’s Wastewater Laws at their CAFO located in Sparta, Wis.
Attorney General Kaul Announces Charge Against Chesebro, Roman, Troupis in Connection with Alleged Unappointed Electors Conspiracy
Minnesota Man Sentenced to 20 years Initial Confinement for 2005 Madison Bike Path Sexual Assault
Attorney General Kaul Celebrates Two Years of Statewide Sexual Assault Kit Tracking System
Attorney General Kaul Takes Action to Defend Protections for Pregnant Workers
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Attorney General Kaul Takes Action to Defend Protections for Pregnant Workers

AG Kaul joins 23 Attorneys General to Oppose Effort to Undermine Federal Regulations Requiring Employers to Provide Accommodations for Pregnant and Post-Partum Employees

Wisconsin Ranks Number Two in the Nation During Spring Drug Take Back Day
Court Rejects Avid Telecom’s Attempts to Dismiss Illegal Robocalls Case
Update: School Incident in Village of Mount Horeb, Wis.
Wisconsin DOJ Provides Resources as Sextortion Cases Increase
Attorney General Kaul Joins Multistate Coalition to Defend U.S. EPA’s Light-Duty Vehicle Emission Standards
Attorney General Kaul Releases Update at Three-Year Anniversary of Clergy and Faith Leader Abuse Initiative
Attorney General Kaul Asks Congress to Expand Access to Reproductive Health Services after Alabama IVF Decision
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Attorney General Kaul Asks Congress to Expand Access to Reproductive Health Services after Alabama IVF Decision

During National Infertility Awareness Week, 21 AGs Call for More Affordable and Accessible Assisted Reproductive Technology Services Nationwide

Drug Take Back Day is April 27
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Drug Take Back Day is April 27

 

Office of School Safety Provides Behavioral and Threat Assessment Management Training Ahead of 25th Anniversary of Columbine Shooting
Attorney General Kaul Announces Airline Passenger Protection Partnership between Wisconsin and U.S. DOT
Attorney General Kaul Joins Multistate Coalition in Defense of Federal Climate Disclosures Rule
Custom Apparel Business Owner Sued for Unpaid Wages Owed to Former Employees
AG Kaul Takes Action to Defend Wisconsinites from Predatory Personal Lending Company
Town of Nekimi OID Records – February 2, 2024
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Town of Nekimi OID Records – February 2, 2024

March 29, 2024

Attorney General Kaul Joins a Coalition Taking Action Against Idaho’s Draconian Abortion Ban
Department of Justice Office of School Safety (OSS) Funding Bill Signed into Law
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Department of Justice Office of School Safety (OSS) Funding Bill Signed into Law

All Wisconsin schools will have access to OSS services through the 2024-2025 school year

City of Fond du Lac OID Records – October 14, 2023
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City of Fond du Lac OID Records – October 14, 2023

March 26, 2024

Attorney General Kaul Sues Apple for Monopolizing Smartphone Market
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Attorney General Kaul Sues Apple for Monopolizing Smartphone Market

Apple’s Broad-Based, Exclusionary Conduct Makes It Harder for Americans to Switch Smartphones, Undermines Innovation for Apps, Products, and Services, and Imposes Extraordinary Costs on Developers, Businesses, and Consumers

AG Kaul Announces $2.5 Million Judgment Against Timeshare Exit Company and Refunds For Wisconsin Consumers
Attorney General Kaul Joins FTC in Taking Action Against Allegedly Fraudulent Charity for Deceiving Donors
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Attorney General Kaul Joins FTC in Taking Action Against Allegedly Fraudulent Charity for Deceiving Donors

Complaint charges Women’s Cancer Fund and Gregory Anderson with raising more than $18 million from donors, with only 1% going to financial support for cancer patients

Second Man Sentenced for Murder of Dodgeville, Wis. Woman
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Second Man Sentenced for Murder of Dodgeville, Wis. Woman

March 6, 2024

Attorney General Kaul Petitions Wisconsin Supreme Court to Take Abortion Case
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Attorney General Kaul Petitions Wisconsin Supreme Court to Take Abortion Case

Petition Argues that, if Applied to Abortion, Wis. Stat. § 940.04 Would Violate the Wisconsin Constitution

Attorney General Kaul Urges Congressional Action on Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform
Attorney General Kaul Intervenes in Clean Air Act Litigation to Defend Rules that Promote Transparency and Flexibility for States
UPDATE: Officer Involved Critical Incident in Winnebago County, Wis.
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UPDATE: Officer Involved Critical Incident in Winnebago County, Wis.

February 20, 2024

Wisconsin to Receive $24 Million After Arbitration Win in Dispute with Cigarette Manufacturers
Attorney General Kaul Calls on FDA to Protect Children from Lead and Other Toxic Metals in Baby Food
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Attorney General Kaul Calls on FDA to Protect Children from Lead and Other Toxic Metals in Baby Food

Nearly 400 Recent Lead Poisoning Cases Connected to Recalled Cinnamon Applesauce Pouches Highlight Urgent Need for Stronger Protections

Former Bookkeeper Sentenced to Federal Prison for Embezzlement and Fraud
Menasha Man Sentenced to 25 years in Federal Prison for Sexually Assaulting a Toddler on Video
AG Kaul Leads Bipartisan Group of 42 AGs Urging Congress to Stabilize Funding to Support Victims of Crime
Man Receives Life Sentence for Murder of Dodgeville, Wis. Woman
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Man Receives Life Sentence for Murder of Dodgeville, Wis. Woman

February 6, 2024

Attorney General Kaul Takes Action to Protect Dreamers and DACA Program
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Attorney General Kaul Takes Action to Protect Dreamers and DACA Program

AG Kaul Joins Coalition of 23 Attorneys General to Urge Appeals Court to Reverse Decision Ending DACA Program

Officer Involved Critical Incident in Winnebago County, Wis.
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Officer Involved Critical Incident in Winnebago County, Wis.

February 3, 2024

Attorney General Kaul Releases Statement on Wisconsin Supreme Court Decision on Evers v. Marklein
Attorney General Josh Kaul Takes Action to Protect Medication Abortion Access
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Attorney General Josh Kaul Takes Action to Protect Medication Abortion Access

Coalition of 24 Attorneys General Urges U.S. Supreme Court to Reverse Ruling Placing Unnecessary Restrictions on Access to Mifepristone

Attorney General Josh Kaul announces $350 million settlement with marketing firm over its role in opioid epidemic
Office of School Safety to Provide Eleven Regional Behavioral and Threat Assessment Management Trainings Around Wisconsin
Office of School Safety Receives 10,000th Contact to Speak Up, Speak Out Tipline
AG Kaul Announces New Electronic Storage Detection Canine at the Wisconsin Department of Justice
AG Kaul Announces New Partnership Between the Wisconsin Anti-Human Trafficking and Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives Task Forces
Town of Grafton OID Records – November 2, 2023
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Town of Grafton OID Records – November 2, 2023

January 6, 2024

Attorney General Kaul Releases Statement on Wisconsin Supreme Court Decision Invalidating Legislative Maps
Village of Germantown OID Records – October 23, 2023
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Village of Germantown OID Records – October 23, 2023

December 21, 2023

Janesville Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for 2021 Death in Wisconsin Dells
Attorney General Kaul Announces $700 Million Settlement with Google over Play Store Misconduct
City of Watertown OID Records – October 18, 2023
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City of Watertown OID Records – October 18, 2023

December 19, 2023

FCC Adopts One-to-One Consent Rule to Protect Consumers from Unwanted Telemarketing Robocalls and Robotexts
Antigo Man Charged with Five Counts Related to Drug Trafficking
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Antigo Man Charged with Five Counts Related to Drug Trafficking

December 19, 2023

Wisconsin Inmate Sentenced for 2018 Bomb Scare Against Governor
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Wisconsin Inmate Sentenced for 2018 Bomb Scare Against Governor

December 15, 2023

Two Found Guilty of Homicide in Connection to Death of Dodgeville, Wis. Woman
Attorney General Kaul Statement on Circuit Court Decision that 1849 Law Does Not Apply to Abortions
AG Kaul Joins Multistate Amicus Brief to Uphold Laws Restricting Gun Magazine Capacity
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AG Kaul Joins Multistate Amicus Brief to Uphold Laws Restricting Gun Magazine Capacity

A coalition of 20 attorneys general argue large-capacity magazines are not protected by the Second Amendment because they are not commonly used for self-defense

Appleton Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Distributing Child Sexual Abuse Material
AG Kaul Announces $100,000 Settlement with Paul Bugar Trucking Inc., and Paul J. Bugar for Alleged Water Pollution Violations
AG Kaul Joins CFPB and 10 States in Securing an Order Requiring Prehired to Provide Students More than $30 Million in Relief for Allegedly Illegal Student Lending Practices
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AG Kaul Joins CFPB and 10 States in Securing an Order Requiring Prehired to Provide Students More than $30 Million in Relief for Allegedly Illegal Student Lending Practices

Prehired will void all outstanding income share agreements, refund harmed borrowers, and permanently cease operations

UPDATE: Officer Involved Critical Incident Investigation in Ozaukee County, Wis.
Attorney General Kaul Announces Legislation to Keep Guns Out of the Hands of Domestic Abusers
Attorney General Kaul Celebrates Groundbreaking of New Wisconsin State Crime Laboratory in Milwaukee
Wisconsin Ranks Number One During Fall Drug Take Back Day
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Wisconsin Ranks Number One During Fall Drug Take Back Day

November 9, 2023

Officer Involved Critical Incident Investigation in Ozaukee County, Wis.
Attorney General Kaul Joins Multistate Letter Urging FDA to Address Concerns about Dangerous Pulse Oximeter Inaccuracies Impacting Communities of Color
The National Threat Assessment Center and Office of School Safety Present Targeted Violence Prevention Training for Kenosha, Wis. Community
Attorney General Kaul Announces $150,000 Settlement with ChemDesign Products, Inc.  for Alleged Air Pollution Violations
UPDATE: Officer Involved Critical Incident Investigation in Watertown, Wis.
UPDATE: Officer Involved Critical Incident Investigation in Germantown, Wis.
FTC and Wisconsin Take Action Against Rhinelander Auto Center for Illegally Discriminating Against American Indian Customers and Charging Unlawful Junk Fees
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FTC and Wisconsin Take Action Against Rhinelander Auto Center for Illegally Discriminating Against American Indian Customers and Charging Unlawful Junk Fees

Current and former owners agree to settlements that will stop unlawful actions, return $1.1 million for consumer refunds

AG Kaul Joins Bipartisan Coalition Filing a Federal Lawsuit Against Meta for Harming Youth Mental Health
Officer Involved Critical Incident Investigation in Germantown, Wis.
Drug Take Back Day is October 28
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Drug Take Back Day is October 28

October 23, 2023

Attorney General Josh Kaul Warns of Current Online Dangers and Highlights Online Safety Tools During Keep Your Kids Safe Online Month
UPDATE: Officer Involved Critical Incident Investigation in Fond du Lac, Wis.
AG Kaul Announces Additional $2 Million Grant Award for Wisconsin Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force
Officer Involved Critical Incident Investigation in Watertown, Wis.
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Officer Involved Critical Incident Investigation in Watertown, Wis.

October 18, 2023

AG Kaul Shares Wisconsin DOJ Resources During Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Attorney General Kaul Announces $49.5 Million Multistate Settlement with Blackbaud Data for Data Breach Impacting Millions
AG Kaul Encourages Update to Americans with Disabilities Act to Improve Access to State, Local Government Websites and Mobile Apps
Office of School Safety Releases 2022-2023 Annual Speak Up, Speak Out Report
Attorney General Kaul Files Reply Briefs in Abortion Case
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Attorney General Kaul Files Reply Briefs in Abortion Case

AG Kaul files reply briefs in support of motion for judgment on the pleadings

Attorney General Kaul Urges Biden Administration to Do More to Protect Borrowers as Student Loan Payments Resume
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Attorney General Kaul Urges Biden Administration to Do More to Protect Borrowers as Student Loan Payments Resume

AG Kaul joins 19 attorneys general in calling for further protections when student loan payments resume in October

Wisconsin Joins FTC, 16 States in Suing Amazon for Illegally Maintaining Monopoly Power
Attorney General Kaul Recognizes #SeeSayDay, Highlights Recent Speak Up, Speak Out Success Story
Attorney General Kaul Announces Best Practice Recommendations for Sexual Assault Response Teams
Governor Evers, Attorney General Kaul Join Multistate Coalition in Fight Against Idaho’s Radical Abortion Ban
Attorney General Kaul Urges Congress to Study AI and Its Harmful Effects on Children
Attorney General Kaul Joins Coalition in Calling for 3M to Pay More and Sooner for Contaminating Americans’ Drinking Water Supply with Toxic PFAS
Reedsburg Man Charged with Homicide by Negligent Operation of a Vehicle
Attorney General Kaul Releases 2022 Annual Crime Lab Report
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Attorney General Kaul Releases 2022 Annual Crime Lab Report

Wisconsin State Crime Labs Surpass National Averages in Majority of Areas

Attorney General Kaul Announces Office of School Safety Funding Secured for 2023-2024 School Year
AG Kaul Announces Proposed $940,000 Settlement with Didion Milling and Didion Ethanol for Alleged Air Pollution Violations
Attorney General Kaul Joins Coalition Calling for DuPont to Pay More for Contaminating Americans’ Drinking Water Supply with Toxic PFAS
Fond Du Lac Man Charged with Ten Counts of Possession of Child Pornography
Attorney General Kaul Joins Law Enforcement, Public Health Officials Across Wisconsin to Highlight Additional NARCAN® from Opioid Settlements
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Attorney General Kaul Joins Law Enforcement, Public Health Officials Across Wisconsin to Highlight Additional NARCAN® from Opioid Settlements

Opioid Settlements Yield 31,560 Additional Doses of NARCAN® for Wisconsin Law Enforcement

Attorney General Kaul Moves for Final Judgment in Abortion Case
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Attorney General Kaul Moves for Final Judgment in Abortion Case

August 7, 2023

Former Burnett County Assistant District Attorney Sentenced for Three Felony Counts of Representations Depicting Nudity
Wisconsin Joins Launch of USDA Historic Partnership with Bipartisan State Attorneys General to Help Reduce Anticompetitive Barriers Across Food, Agriculture Supply Chains
Wood County Man Sentenced for Child Sexual Assault First Reported in Connection with Clergy and Faith Leader Initiative
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Wood County Man Sentenced for Child Sexual Assault First Reported in Connection with Clergy and Faith Leader Initiative

Survivors are still encouraged to report abuse at SupportSurvivors.widoj.gov or by calling 1-877-222-2620

Wisconsin and Law Enforcers Nationwide Announce Enforcement Sweep to Stem the Tide of Illegal Telemarketing Calls to U.S. Consumers
AG Kaul Submits Comment Letter Regarding EPA’s Proposed Greenhouse Gas Standards for Light- and Medium-Duty Vehicles
Attorney General Kaul Issues Statement on Favorable Ruling in Challenge to Wisconsin’s Criminal Abortion Ban
AG Kaul Joins Coalition to Protect Patient Access to Preventive Health Care Services
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AG Kaul Joins Coalition to Protect Patient Access to Preventive Health Care Services

Attorneys General File Brief in Defense of Lifesaving Provision of the ACA

National Advocates Call on Wisconsin Lawmakers to Fund the Office of School Safety
Matthew Crockett Sentenced to 18 Years for Serial Sex Assaults in Kenosha and Racine Uncovered by Backlogged Sexual Assault Kits
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Matthew Crockett Sentenced to 18 Years for Serial Sex Assaults in Kenosha and Racine Uncovered by Backlogged Sexual Assault Kits

Matthew Crockett Sentenced to 18 Years for Serial Sex Assaults in Kenosha and Racine Uncovered by Backlogged Sexual Assault Kits

Northpoint, New York Man Indicted for Wire Fraud and Money Laundering
Teva, Allergan, CVS, and Walgreens Finalize Opioid Settlement Agreements
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Teva, Allergan, CVS, and Walgreens Finalize Opioid Settlement Agreements

Wisconsin to Receive Over $276 Million to Fight the Opioid Crisis

Attorney General Kaul Statement on Joint Finance Committee Vote to Gut the Office of School Safety
Officer Involved Critical Incident Investigation in Ozaukee County, Wis.
Attorney General Kaul Announces $102.5 Million Settlement with Suboxone Maker for Alleged Illegal Monopoly Tactics
Attorney General Kaul Leads 17 States in Urging EPA to Finalize Proposed PFAS Drinking Water Standards
Milwaukee Man Sentenced to Ten Years in Federal Prison for Armed Carjacking
Attorney General Kaul Sues Avid Telecom Over Illegal Robocalls
Kenosha County OID Records – December 19, 2022
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Kenosha County OID Records – December 19, 2022

May 22, 2023

Officer Involved Critical Incident Investigation in Racine, Wis.
Attorney General Kaul Joins Bipartisan Coalition to Protect Communities from the Dangers of Illicit Xylazine
Officer Involved Critical Incident Investigation in Mequon, Wis.
Two Milwaukee County Residents Sentenced in Water Street Shooting
Attorney General Kaul Announces Distribution of $141 Million Settlement to Millions of Low-Income Americans Deceived by TurboTax Owner Intuit
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Attorney General Kaul Announces Distribution of $141 Million Settlement to Millions of Low-Income Americans Deceived by TurboTax Owner Intuit

Consumers to Receive Checks in the Mail from Multistate Settlement Without Needing to File a Claim

AG Kaul Joins Coalition Sounding Alarm Over Pervasive Plastic Microfiber Pollution, Calls on EPA to Protect Public Health
UPDATE: Officer Involved Critical Incident Investigation in St. Croix County, Wis.
Officer Involved Critical Incident Investigation in St. Croix County, Wis.
Attorney General Kaul Joins Multistate Coalition Opposing Restrictions to Title X Family Planning Program
WSIC Delivers Physical and Cyber Security for Wisconsin
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WSIC Delivers Physical and Cyber Security for Wisconsin

Wisconsin Statewide Intelligence Center Promotes Information-Sharing within Law Enforcement to Keep Wisconsinites Safe

Former Burnett County ADA Convicted of Three Felony Counts of Representations Depicting Nudity
MMIW/R Task Force Passes Resolution Supporting Governor Evers’ MMIW/R Budget Proposals
Attorney General Kaul Joins Multistate Coalition Urging the FTC to Strengthen Environmental Marketing Standards
Wisconsin DOJ Launches New Dashboard on State Arrests
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Wisconsin DOJ Launches New Dashboard on State Arrests

April 25, 2023

Drug Take Back Day is April 22
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Drug Take Back Day is April 22

April 19, 2023

AG Kaul Issues Letter to FTC Requesting Review of Energizer Acquisition of Spectrum Brands Batteries Business
Attorney General Kaul Releases Update in Advance of Two-Year Anniversary of Clergy and Faith Leader Abuse Initiative
Former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick Charged With 4th Degree Sexual Assault Following Report to Clergy and Faith Leader Abuse Initiative
Attorney General Kaul Joins Coalition Calling on EPA to Ensure That Grant Funding Under the Inflation Reduction Act Furthers Environmental Justice
Wood County Man Convicted of Child Sexual Assault First Reported in Connection with Clergy and Faith Leader Initiative
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Wood County Man Convicted of Child Sexual Assault First Reported in Connection with Clergy and Faith Leader Initiative

Survivors are still encouraged to report abuse at SupportSurvivors.widoj.gov or by calling 1-877-222-2620

Attorney General Kaul Joins Multistate Coalition to Fight Back Against Decision to Block Medication Abortion Access
UPDATE: Officer Involved Critical Incident Investigation in Barron County, Wis.
Officer Involved Critical Incident Investigation in Barron County, Wis.
Wisconsin DOJ Debunks #SexualAssaultMyths and Shares Resources for Survivors
Oshkosh Man Sentenced to 3 Years Incarceration, Seizure of Home for Elder Financial Abuse and Tax Fraud Convictions
AG Kaul Highlights DOJ’s Unresolved Case Work
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AG Kaul Highlights DOJ’s Unresolved Case Work

DOJ Working to Solve Unresolved Cases Across Wisconsin

Attorney General Kaul Announces 20 New Special Agents Joining Wisconsin DOJ’s Division of Criminal Investigation
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Attorney General Kaul Announces 20 New Special Agents Joining Wisconsin DOJ’s Division of Criminal Investigation

More Division of Criminal Investigation Special Agents Make Wisconsin Safer

Six Arrested for Trafficking Fentanyl from Arizona to Madison, Wis.
AG Kaul Advocates for DCI Funding in Crime Fighting Budget
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AG Kaul Advocates for DCI Funding in Crime Fighting Budget

More Division of Criminal Investigation Special Agents Make Wisconsin Safer

Attorney General Kaul Advocates for Office of School Safety Funding
AG Kaul Announces $320,000 Settlement with Ledgeview Farms to Resolve Violations of Wisconsin’s Wastewater Laws
Attorney General Kaul, Multistate Coalition Push Back Against Ongoing Effort to End DACA
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Attorney General Kaul, Multistate Coalition Push Back Against Ongoing Effort to End DACA

Coalition reiterates the critical importance of DACA for states across the country and the hundreds of thousands of law-abiding individuals who depend on it

Office of School Safety, Wisconsin School Safety Coordinators Association, and Parent of Parkland Shooting Victim Advocate for Funding
Attorney General Kaul Joins 46 State Coalition Requesting Order for TikTok to Preserve and Produce Communications
AG Kaul Hosts Legislators at Wisconsin State Crime Laboratories, Advocates for Investment in Crime Fighting Budget
OSS Offers Crisis Intervention Course to Wisconsin Schools
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OSS Offers Crisis Intervention Course to Wisconsin Schools

February 20, 2023

Wood County Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for 1984 MurderFebruary 17, 2023
AG Kaul Joins Coalition in Support of Federal Proposal to Create a More Affordable Repayment Plan for Student Loan Borrowers
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AG Kaul Joins Coalition in Support of Federal Proposal to Create a More Affordable Repayment Plan for Student Loan Borrowers

Coalition Commends Proposed ‘Meaningful Improvements’ to Income-Driven Repayment; Calls for Additional Relief, including for Parent Borrowers

Officer Involved Critical Incident Investigation in Dodge County, Wis.
Minnesota Man Arrested for 2005 Madison Bike Path Sexual Assault After DNA Leads to Identification
Lac Du Flambeau Man Charged with Domestic Abuse in Three Wisconsin Counties
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Lac Du Flambeau Man Charged with Domestic Abuse in Three Wisconsin Counties

Wisconsin DOJ encourages those with information to come forward

DOJ, DPI, DHS NTER Launch Targeted Violence Prevention Course
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DOJ, DPI, DHS NTER Launch Targeted Violence Prevention Course

Acts of targeted violence continue to impact the safety and security of our communities.

AG Kaul Announces Appointments of New Division of Legal Services Administrator and Office of Crime Victim Services Executive Director
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AG Kaul Announces Appointments of New Division of Legal Services Administrator and Office of Crime Victim Services Executive Director

Lara Sutherlin to lead the DOJ's Division of Legal Services and Shira Phelps to lead DOJ’s Office of Crime Victim Services.

AG Kaul Joins Coalition Filing Brief in Support of New York Law Banning Guns in Places of Worship
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AG Kaul Joins Coalition Filing Brief in Support of New York Law Banning Guns in Places of Worship

Coalition Argues That States have Authority to Protect Sensitive Places from Gun Violence

AG Kaul, Wisconsin Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force Debunk Human Trafficking Myths
Office of School Safety Offers New Standard Protocol and Reunification Training to Wisconsin Schools
Dane County Man Convicted of Sexual Assault
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Dane County Man Convicted of Sexual Assault

January 19, 2023

Wisconsin Man Indicted for Forced Labor
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Wisconsin Man Indicted for Forced Labor

 

AG Kaul Announces Wisconsin Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force
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AG Kaul Announces Wisconsin Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force

January 18, 2023

Officer Involved Critical Incident Investigation in Kenosha County, Wis.
AG Kaul, Gov Evers Announce Support of the Biden Administration’s Student Debt Cancellation Plan
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AG Kaul, Gov Evers Announce Support of the Biden Administration’s Student Debt Cancellation Plan

Coalition Argues That the Biden Administration Acted Within Its Statutory Authority by Issuing Debt Relief to Borrowers Affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic

UPDATE: Officer Involved Critical Incident Investigation in Kenosha, Wis.
Officer Involved Critical Incident Investigation in Kenosha, Wis.
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Officer Involved Critical Incident Investigation in Kenosha, Wis.

December 20, 2022

AG Kaul Announces $10.7 Billion in Agreements with CVS and Walgreens over Opioid Epidemic Allegations
SUSO Receives 1,000 Tips in Three Months, Reminds Public of Importance of Tip Line Ahead of Holiday Break
AG Kaul Asks FCC to Put in Place Anti-Robotext Protections
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AG Kaul Asks FCC to Put in Place Anti-Robotext Protections

December 12, 2022

Wisconsin DOJ and 32 other States finalize $435 Million Agreement with JUUL Labs
Attorney General Kaul, Law Enforcement Coalition Warn of Recent Criminal Elder Fraud Scam
Kewaunee Co. CAFO Owner, Manure Hauler and Crop Consultant Charged with Conspiring to Submit Forged Report to DNR
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Kewaunee Co. CAFO Owner, Manure Hauler and Crop Consultant Charged with Conspiring to Submit Forged Report to DNR

Involving Alleged Illegal Pollution Discharge into Lake Michigan

Milwaukee County Man Arrested for Possession of Child Sexual Assault Material
Wisconsin DOJ Awards $2 Million to Wisconsin Schools for Critical Incident Mapping Data
Wisconsin Ranks Number One During Fall Drug Take Back Day
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Wisconsin Ranks Number One During Fall Drug Take Back Day

November 23, 2022

Attorney General Kaul Announces $328,000 Settlement with American Tax Solutions
AG Kaul Announces Civil Environmental Enforcement Action Against Didion Milling and Didion Ethanol
Attorney General Kaul Announces $160,000 Judgment with United Liquid Waste Recycling, Inc for Hazardous Waste Violations
Attorney General Kaul Announces Court Order Blocking Operation of Online Software Sales Training Program
Attorney General Kaul Joins Multistate Effort Urging DEA to Extend Telehealth Capabilities for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
Attorney General Josh Kaul Announces $3.1 Billion Agreement with Walmart over Opioid Epidemic Allegations
Attorney General Kaul Announces Historic 40-State Google Settlement over Location Tracking Practices
AG Kaul Calls on U.S. Senate to Pass legislation to Protect the Public from Highly Toxic ‘Forever’ Chemicals
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AG Kaul Calls on U.S. Senate to Pass legislation to Protect the Public from Highly Toxic ‘Forever’ Chemicals

Coalition Urges Senate Leadership to Adopt Strong Public Health Protections Against PFAS in This Year’s National Defense Authorization Act

Wisconsin Fall Drug Take Back Collection Yields 54,040 Pounds of Unwanted Medications to Fight Opioid Epidemic
Wisconsin Department of Justice Announces Enforcement Actions Against Two Alleged Illegal Robocallers
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Wisconsin Department of Justice Announces Enforcement Actions Against Two Alleged Illegal Robocallers

National Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force seeks answers

DOJ Joins Coalition Backing States’ Ability to Enforce Their Constitutions to Ensure Free and Fair Elections
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DOJ Joins Coalition Backing States’ Ability to Enforce Their Constitutions to Ensure Free and Fair Elections

Builds on Strong Track Record of Protecting and Expanding Voting Rights, Ensuring All Eligible Americans Can Make Their Voices Heard

Drug Take Back Day is October 29
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Drug Take Back Day is October 29

October 25, 2022

Oshkosh Man Convicted of Elder Abuse After Alleged Theft of $426,000 from Elderly Victim
Wisconsin DOJ Announces $1.65 Million Agreement with Container Life Cycle Management LLC Resolving Air and Hazardous Waste Violations
AG Kaul Announces Lawsuit Against Florida Company for Deceptive Mailers Cheating Over 6,000 Wisconsin Businesses
Wisconsin DOJ Partners with UW Madison & UW Platteville for First Female Focused Criminal Justice Mentorship Program
Wisconsin Department of Justice Working to Protect Fair Elections
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Wisconsin Department of Justice Working to Protect Fair Elections

AG Kaul Issues Reminder: Intimidating Voters and Threatening Election Workers is Illegal

Wisconsin DOJ Partners with FCC Enforcement Staff on Robocall Investigations
Wisconsin DOJ Joins FTC, Other AGs in Standing Up for Farmers
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Wisconsin DOJ Joins FTC, Other AGs in Standing Up for Farmers

September 30, 2022

AG Kaul Announces 2023-2025 Crime Fighting Budget
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AG Kaul Announces 2023-2025 Crime Fighting Budget

Crime Fighting Budget Invests in Law Enforcement, Keeping Kids Safe

Office of School Safety Releases Speak Up, Speak Out Annual Report
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Office of School Safety Releases Speak Up, Speak Out Annual Report

September 26, 2022

Attorney General Kaul Statement on Passage of Opioid Settlement Spending Plan
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Attorney General Kaul Statement on Passage of Opioid Settlement Spending Plan

“Today’s vote means that millions of dollars that DOJ helped secure to fight the opioid epidemic can now start being used to make Wisconsinites safer,” said Attorney General Kaul.

Wisconsin DOJ Announces Charges in 1985 Murder of Benny Scruggs
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Wisconsin DOJ Announces Charges in 1985 Murder of Benny Scruggs

September 7, 2022

Wisconsin DOJ, 33 States Reach $438.5 Million Agreement with JUUL Labs
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Wisconsin DOJ, 33 States Reach $438.5 Million Agreement with JUUL Labs

Wisconsin’s allocated share of the agreement would be more than $14.4 million.

Union Grove Man Charged with Election Fraud
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Union Grove Man Charged with Election Fraud

“The Wisconsin Department of Justice is committed to ensuring that the integrity of our elections is protected from alleged intentional violations of the law,” said AG Josh Kaul.

Wisconsin DOJ Supports Federal Rule to Help Stop the Flow of Ghost Guns and Protect Communities
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Wisconsin DOJ Supports Federal Rule to Help Stop the Flow of Ghost Guns and Protect Communities

The new federal rule to regulate ghost guns—issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF)—will require that buyers pass background checks before purchasing weapons parts kits, and that law enforcement officers can trace self-made guns that are later used in a crime.

Wisconsin DOJ Joins Bipartisan Effort in Support of Changes to 90/10 Rule, Calls for Stronger Borrower Protections
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Wisconsin DOJ Joins Bipartisan Effort in Support of Changes to 90/10 Rule, Calls for Stronger Borrower Protections

Letter to U.S. Department of Education Stresses Importance of Preventing Abuse and Exploitation by Predatory For-Profit Schools

Speak Up, Speak Out Tip Line Celebrates Countless Successes in Advance of Two-Year Anniversary
AG Kaul Issues AG Opinion on SWIB Authority to Issue Debt
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AG Kaul Issues AG Opinion on SWIB Authority to Issue Debt

August 22, 2022

Wisconsin DOJ Leads Major Victory in the Fight Against Makers of Suboxone
Wisconsin DOJ Joins Supreme Court Brief in Support of Colorado’s Anti-Discrimination Law
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Wisconsin DOJ Joins Supreme Court Brief in Support of Colorado’s Anti-Discrimination Law

Case Involves Colorado Wedding Website Designer’s Intent to Refuse to Create Wedding Websites for LGBTQ+ Couples; States Defend Constitutionality of Public Accommodations Law

Wisconsin DOJ Urges U.S. Supreme Court to Reject Challenge to Key Law Protecting Rights of Native American Children, Families, and Tribes
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Wisconsin DOJ Urges U.S. Supreme Court to Reject Challenge to Key Law Protecting Rights of Native American Children, Families, and Tribes

Joins bipartisan coalition in effort to prevent unwarranted displacement of Native American children from their tribal communities

Wisconsin DOJ Celebrates Department of Education Decision to Grant Group Discharge of $3.9 Billion for 208,000 Borrowers Defrauded by ITT Technical Institute
AG Kaul Announces Formation of a Nationwide Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force
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AG Kaul Announces Formation of a Nationwide Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force

Attorneys General form a national, bipartisan Task Force to combat robocalling

Wisconsin DOJ Announces Agreement with Former Opioid Maker Allergan
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Wisconsin DOJ Announces Agreement with Former Opioid Maker Allergan

Company agrees to pay up to $2.37 billion to settle opioid claims

Opioids Maker Teva Agrees to $4.25 Billion Settlement
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Opioids Maker Teva Agrees to $4.25 Billion Settlement

Preliminary agreement would provide cash, naloxone to address opioids crisis

DOJ Joins Coalition Urging Supreme Court Not to Weaken Voting Rights Act Protections in Alabama Redistricting Case
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DOJ Joins Coalition Urging Supreme Court Not to Weaken Voting Rights Act Protections in Alabama Redistricting Case

21 Attorneys General Argue that Alabama’s Congressional Maps Unlawfully Dilute Minority Voting Power and Should Be Redrawn

DOJ Joins Coalition of 20 States Backing Important New Federal Rule to Regulate Ghost Guns and Make Communities Safer
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DOJ Joins Coalition of 20 States Backing Important New Federal Rule to Regulate Ghost Guns and Make Communities Safer

Amicus Brief Continues Efforts to Support Commonsense Gun Regulations and Improve Public Safety

DOJ Launches $2 Million Critical Incident Mapping Data Grant Program
DOJ Announces $65,000 Settlement with Emerald Sky Dairy to Resolve Violations of Wisconsin’s Wastewater Laws
AG Kaul Statement on Wisconsin Supreme Court Decision in Kaul v. Prehn
Jury Finds Waterford Man Guilty in Civil Storm Water Case
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Jury Finds Waterford Man Guilty in Civil Storm Water Case

June 20, 2022

DOJ Announces Mallinckrodt to Pay $230 Million Agreement in Underpayment of Medicaid Drug Rebates Lawsuit
Office of School Safety Launches Critical Incident Response Team Program
UPDATE: Critical Incident Investigation in Mauston, Wis.
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UPDATE: Critical Incident Investigation in Mauston, Wis.

June 7, 2022

UPDATE: Critical Incident Investigation in Mauston, Wis.
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UPDATE: Critical Incident Investigation in Mauston, Wis.

June 4, 2022

Critical Incident Investigation in Mauston, Wis.
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Critical Incident Investigation in Mauston, Wis.

June 3, 2022

Wisconsin DOJ Announces $36 Million in Loan Discharge for more than 3,000 Wisconsinites who Attended Corinthian Colleges, Inc.
AG Kaul Announces Launch of Statewide Sexual Assault Kit Tracking System for Victims
AG Kaul Announces $19.2 Million Agreement with Ford Motor Company for False Advertising of Fuel-Efficiency, Payload Capacity
Officer Involved Critical Incident Investigation in Racine, Wis.
Clergy and Faith Leader Initiative Child Sexual Assault Case Charged in Douglas County
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Clergy and Faith Leader Initiative Child Sexual Assault Case Charged in Douglas County

Anyone with information on clergy or faith leader abuse is encouraged to report it at SupportSurvivors.widoj.gov or by calling 1-877-222-2620

AG Kaul Announces Distribution of 975,000 Child ID Kits Across Wisconsin
AG Kaul Announces Appointment of Division of Law Enforcement Services Administrator Steven Wagner
AG Kaul Announces New Use of Force and Arrest-Related Death Data Dashboard
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AG Kaul Announces New Use of Force and Arrest-Related Death Data Dashboard

96% of Wisconsin Law Enforcement Agencies Reporting, Covering 99.9% of Wisconsin’s Population

WI DOJ Secures $2,370,000 for Wisconsin Consumers Deceived by Turbo Tax
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WI DOJ Secures $2,370,000 for Wisconsin Consumers Deceived by Turbo Tax

Wisconsin Joins All 50 States in Agreement with TurboTax Owner Intuit for Deceiving Low-Income Americans into Paying for Free Tax Services

AG Kaul Supports Benefits for Public Safety Officers, Family Affected by Work-Related PTSD
AG Kaul Releases Update in Advance of One-Year Anniversary of Clergy and Faith Leader Abuse Initiative
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AG Kaul Releases Update in Advance of One-Year Anniversary of Clergy and Faith Leader Abuse Initiative

Over 200 completed reports of over 150 abusers, 51 reporting for the first time

AG Kaul Releases 2021 Annual Crime Lab Report
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AG Kaul Releases 2021 Annual Crime Lab Report

Despite impacts of COVID-19, crime labs well positioned for the future

AG Kaul Applauds EPA for Plan to Reaffirm Mercury and Air Toxics Standards
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AG Kaul Applauds EPA for Plan to Reaffirm Mercury and Air Toxics Standards

Comments Support EPA’s Plan to Reverse the Trump Administration’s Illegal Finding Against Regulating Toxic Air Pollution from Power Plants

AG Kaul, DATCP Announce Enforcement Action Against Extended Vehicle Warranty Telemarketer
Following DA Decision Not to Charge, DOJ Releases Files from Investigation into MHD Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
DOJ Prosecutors Making Significant Impact on Drug Cases in Wisconsin
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DOJ Prosecutors Making Significant Impact on Drug Cases in Wisconsin

AG Kaul Releases Drug Prosecutor Report, Calls for Extension of HOPE Policy Positions

AG Kaul Calls on EPA to Strengthen Protections Against Childhood Lead Poisoning
AG Kaul Files Lawsuit Against Johnson Controls, Inc. and Tyco Fire Products for PFAS Violations
AG Kaul announces environmental judgment requiring Wisconsin Veneer and Plywood, Inc. pay a $75,000 penalty
AG Kaul Statement on Wisconsin Supreme Court Redistricting Decision
Jury Finds Fond du Lac Man Guilty in Homicide Case
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Jury Finds Fond du Lac Man Guilty in Homicide Case

March 2, 2022

AG Kaul and DATCP Alert Consumers Impacted by Massive 2021 T-Mobile Data Breach to Protect Their Personal Information
AG Kaul Urges Federal Trade Commission to Create Robust Rule Outlawing Impersonation Scams
AG Kaul Issues Statement on Assembly Joint Resolution 107
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AG Kaul Issues Statement on Assembly Joint Resolution 107

February 15, 2022

AG Kaul announces environmental judgment requiring Gage Marine Corporation pay a $25,000 penalty
AG Kaul Celebrates ICAC Accomplishments on Safer Internet Day
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AG Kaul Celebrates ICAC Accomplishments on Safer Internet Day

February 8, 2022

AG Kaul Announces $2 Million Agreement with Hayat Pharmacy
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AG Kaul Announces $2 Million Agreement with Hayat Pharmacy

February 4, 2022

Wood County Man Charged with Child Sexual Assault in Connection to Clergy and Faith Leader Initiative
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Wood County Man Charged with Child Sexual Assault in Connection to Clergy and Faith Leader Initiative

Survivors are still encouraged to report abuse at SupportSurvivors.widoj.gov or by calling 1-877-222-2620

AG Kaul, DFI Partner with CFTC and 26 State Securities Regulators to Stop $68 Million Precious Metals Scheme that Targeted the Elderly
Illinois Man Sentenced for Distributing Drugs in Wisconsin that Linked to Fatal Overdoses
AG Kaul Urges FDA to Preserve State Regulation of Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids
AG Kaul Announces $1.85 Billion Settlement with Student Loan Servicer Navient
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AG Kaul Announces $1.85 Billion Settlement with Student Loan Servicer Navient

Settlement includes $1.7 billion in debt cancellation and $95 million in restitution; Wisconsin borrowers will receive over $23.8 million in relief

AG Kaul Works to Stop International Scam Calls
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AG Kaul Works to Stop International Scam Calls

 

AG Kaul Shares Signs of Human Trafficking During Human Trafficking Prevention Month
AG Kaul Issues Statement on One-Year Anniversary of U.S. Capitol Insurrection
Three Sentenced in Wood County Meth Conspiracy Case
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Three Sentenced in Wood County Meth Conspiracy Case

January 4, 2022

AG Kaul Announces Judgment Including $90,000 Penalty for Alleged Hazardous Waste Violations
AG Kaul and Wisconsin Emergency Management Announce Wireless Emergency Alerts for Certain Silver Alert Cases
AG Kaul Joins Amicus Brief in Support of Dreamers, Pushes Back on Texas Lawsuit Attacking DACA
AG Kaul Reminds Wisconsinites of Speak Up, Speak Out School Safety Tool
AG Kaul Announces Appointment of Tina Virgil to be Division of Criminal Investigation Administrator
Former Rock County Deputy Sheriff Arrested for Child Sexual Assault
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Former Rock County Deputy Sheriff Arrested for Child Sexual Assault

December 15, 2021

AG Kaul Announces Judgment Requiring $90,000 Penalty for Alleged Excess Emissions and Other Air Pollution Violations
Vilas County Woman Sentenced for Stealing $400,000 from Elderly Victim
AG Kaul Celebrates Sexual Assault Kit Reform Legislation Becoming Law
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AG Kaul Celebrates Sexual Assault Kit Reform Legislation Becoming Law

New law to help prevent a future backlog of sexual assault kits in Wisconsin

AG Kaul Joins Multistate Coalition in Support of Efforts to Preserve and Fortify DACA
AG Kaul Joins Coalition in Support of Federal Efforts to Restore Endangered Species Act Protections for Habitat
AG Kaul Calls on U.S. Senate to Pass Legislation to Protect the Public from Toxic ‘Forever’ Chemicals
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AG Kaul Calls on U.S. Senate to Pass Legislation to Protect the Public from Toxic ‘Forever’ Chemicals

Coalition Urges Senate Leadership to Strengthen Public Health Protections from PFAS in the National Defense Authorization Act

AG Kaul Issues Statement on Wisconsin Supreme Court Redistricting Decision
Attorney General Kaul Statement on the Verdict in Wisconsin v. Rittenhouse
AG Kaul Joins Nationwide Investigation into Instagram’s Impact on Young People
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AG Kaul Joins Nationwide Investigation into Instagram’s Impact on Young People

Attorneys General Concerned for Safety and Well-Being of Children; Examining Potential Violations of Consumer Protection Laws

Milwaukee Man Charged with Sexual Assault After Backlogged Kit is Tested
AG Kaul Urges Swift Senate Action Against Toxic “Forever” Chemicals
AG Kaul Urges Efforts to Stop Robocallers from Misusing Legitimate Phone Numbers
AG Kaul Urges Congress to Reform Military Justice for Sexual Assault Survivors
AG Kaul Announces $115 Million Safer Wisconsin Legislative Package
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AG Kaul Announces $115 Million Safer Wisconsin Legislative Package

If Enacted, Safer Wisconsin Will Fight Crime and Invest in Safer Communities

AG Kaul Joins Effort in U.S. Supreme Court to Stop Unconstitutional Texas Abortion Ban
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AG Kaul Joins Effort in U.S. Supreme Court to Stop Unconstitutional Texas Abortion Ban

Multistate Amicus Brief Urges the Court to Allow Challenges to Abortion Ban to Go Forward

AG Kaul Issues Update on Statewide Inquiry into Clergy and Faith Leader Abuse
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AG Kaul Issues Update on Statewide Inquiry into Clergy and Faith Leader Abuse

Survivors are still encouraged to report abuse at SupportSurvivors.widoj.gov or by calling 1-877-222-2620

AG Kaul announces $55,000 environmental judgment for pollution runoff event and other violations of water pollution laws
AG Kaul Joins Coalition Urging FDA to Accelerate Actions to Protect Children From Toxic Metals in Baby Food
Dane County Man Charged with Sexual Assault in Connection with Backlogged Kit
AG Kaul, Gov Evers Recognize School Safety Week, Encourage Use of Speak Up, Speak Out
AG Kaul urges U.S. Supreme Court to halt unconstitutional Texas abortion ban
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AG Kaul urges U.S. Supreme Court to halt unconstitutional Texas abortion ban

Joins Multistate Amicus Brief Asking the Court to Vacate Fifth Circuit’s Stay of a District Court Order Blocking Enforcement of S.B. 8

Drug Take Back Day is October 23
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Drug Take Back Day is October 23

October 18, 2021

Attorney General Kaul Statement on Election “Investigation” by Former Supreme Court Justice Gableman
AG Kaul Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Defense of Indian Child Welfare Act Protections Before the U.S. Supreme Court
Jury Finds Milwaukee Man Guilty of Road Rage Shooting on I-94/43
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Jury Finds Milwaukee Man Guilty of Road Rage Shooting on I-94/43

October 8, 2021

AG Kaul Warns Citizens of Dangerous Vigilante Activity
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AG Kaul Warns Citizens of Dangerous Vigilante Activity

October 6, 2021

AG Kaul Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Support of Congressional Hearings Addressing Youth Social Media Use
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AG Kaul Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Support of Congressional Hearings Addressing Youth Social Media Use

Coalition Sends Joint Letter to U.S. Senate Committee Sharing Concerns about Social Media Platforms Exploiting Young People for Profit

Verona Man Charged with Alleged Sexual Assault After Backlogged Kit is Tested
AG Kaul Announces $86,000 Agreement with Jon-De Capital, Inc. for Violations of Wisconsin’s Wastewater Laws
AG Kaul Joins Coalition Defending States’ Authority to Set Policy on Concealed Carry
Jury Finds Milwaukee Man Guilty of Four Counts of Armed Robbery
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Jury Finds Milwaukee Man Guilty of Four Counts of Armed Robbery

September 21, 2021

AG Kaul Joins Coalition Pushing Back Against Mississippi’s Effort to Overturn Aspects of Roe v. Wade
AG Kaul Leads Coalition in Support of EPA’s proposal to include PFAS as a class in the Contaminant Candidate List 5
AG Kaul Joins Coalition in Support of DOJ’s Lawsuit Against Texas Abortion Ban
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AG Kaul Joins Coalition in Support of DOJ’s Lawsuit Against Texas Abortion Ban

Amicus Brief Filed in Federal District Court Rejects Texas Law Banning Abortions After Six Weeks

AG Kaul Joins Coalition Calling On Congress to Prioritize Funding for Programs to Address the Climate Crisis, Environmental Injustice
AG Kaul Warns Wisconsinites of Increase in Ransomware Threats
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AG Kaul Warns Wisconsinites of Increase in Ransomware Threats

September 13, 2021

New Berlin Critical Incident Records – June 22, 2021
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New Berlin Critical Incident Records – June 22, 2021

March 19, 2021

State of Wisconsin to Receive $14 Million After Arbitration Panel Rules in Favor of State in Dispute with Cigarette Manufacturers
AG Kaul, Gov Evers Announce Outside Counsel for Potential PFAS Claims
AG Kaul Announces Sixth Conviction and Sentencing as a Result of the Wisconsin Sexual Assault Kit Initiative
AG Kaul to U.S. Attorney General Garland: Firearm Regulations Must Include Ghost Guns
AG Kaul Announces Conclusion of Review of Sexual Assault Cases Previously Investigated by the Wisconsin National Guard
AG Kaul Announces Over $650,000 Settlement with SEMCO, Inc.
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AG Kaul Announces Over $650,000 Settlement with SEMCO, Inc.

August 19, 2021

AG Kaul Announces Plan to Join $26 Billion Proposed Opioid Settlements
AG Kaul Announces Lawsuit to Remove Frederick Prehn from Wisconsin Natural Resources Board
AG Kaul Calls for Faster Implementation of Anti-Robocall Technology
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AG Kaul Calls for Faster Implementation of Anti-Robocall Technology

Urges the FCC to Accelerate Deadline for STIR/SHAKEN Adoption

DOJ Provides $92 Million to Wisconsin Schools for Safety Improvements
AG Kaul and Other Swing State AGs Lead 22 AGs Urging Congress to Pass Legislation to Safeguard Democracy
AG Kaul Joins Coalition Urging Congress to Permanently Extend Expanded Child Tax
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AG Kaul Joins Coalition Urging Congress to Permanently Extend Expanded Child Tax

AGs Across Country Say this Proven, Systemic Solution to Lift Millions of Children Out of Poverty Should be a Priority in Reconciliation Bill

AG Kaul Joins Coalition of Attorneys General Supporting Equitable Student Discipline in Schools
Racine County Critical Incident Investigation
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Racine County Critical Incident Investigation

 

AG Kaul Takes Action on Open Housing Cases
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AG Kaul Takes Action on Open Housing Cases

 

AG Kaul Calls on Federal Regulators to Act on Child Car Seat Safety
AG Kaul Announces Proposed Resolution with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler Family for Their Role in the Opioid Crisis
State Crime Laboratories Recognized as OSAC Standard Implementing System to Continue Providing Advanced, Objective Scientific Analysis
Former Arlington Man Found Guilty of First-Degree Murder of Wife in 1988
AG Kaul Announces Judgment Requiring $95,000 Penalty for Alleged Illegal Release of Mercury Waste
AG Kaul & 25 AGs Calling For Passage Of The Federal Equality Act
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AG Kaul & 25 AGs Calling For Passage Of The Federal Equality Act

AGs Urge Senate to Pass Measure Prohibiting Discrimination Against LGBTQ Americans.

UPDATE: Fort Atkinson Death Investigation
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UPDATE: Fort Atkinson Death Investigation

 

States Argue in Supreme Court Brief Supporting CDC Eviction Ban to Protect Public Health During Pandemic
Charges Filed in Kenosha County for Serial Sex Assaults Uncovered by Backlogged Sexual Assault Kits
Wisconsin, FTC, 5 Other States & Counties Sue Frontier Communications for Misrepresenting Internet Speeds
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Wisconsin, FTC, 5 Other States & Counties Sue Frontier Communications for Misrepresenting Internet Speeds

Company failed to deliver promised DSL Internet speeds

DOJ Releases New Data on Crimes and Sex Offenses for 2020
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DOJ Releases New Data on Crimes and Sex Offenses for 2020

May 19, 2021

Internet Crimes Against Children Investigation Leads to Tomah Man’s Guilty Verdict for Producing and Possessing Child Pornography
Office of Open Government Advisory: Marsy’s Law and Public Records
UPDATE: Officer Involved Critical Incident at the Radisson Hotel in the Village of Ashwaubenon
Officer Involved Critical Incident at the Radisson Hotel in the Town of Oneida
AG Kaul Criticizes Proposal That Would Allow Predatory Lenders to Take Advantage of Wisconsin’s Most Vulnerable Communities
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AG Kaul Criticizes Proposal That Would Allow Predatory Lenders to Take Advantage of Wisconsin’s Most Vulnerable Communities

“We need to strengthen our protections against predatory lending,” said Attorney General Kaul.

AG Schimel and Texas AG File 20-State Injunction Against Obamacare
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AG Schimel and Texas AG File 20-State Injunction Against Obamacare

In February, the same 20-state coalition filed a lawsuit that argues the ACA, as recently amended, forces an unconstitutional and irrational regime onto the states and their citizens.

AG Schimel Backs Academic Freedom in Friend of the Court Brief
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AG Schimel Backs Academic Freedom in Friend of the Court Brief

Wisconsin’s brief supports Professor John McAdams’ First Amendment claims in the case.

AG Schimel and Coalition of AGs Reach Settlement with Pharmaceutical Company Over Attempt to Block Generics
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AG Schimel and Coalition of AGs Reach Settlement with Pharmaceutical Company Over Attempt to Block Generics

“When a company tries to rig the system to its advantage, consumers suffer the consequences, which can lead to fewer treatment options,” Attorney General Schimel said.

AG Schimel Announces Record-Breaking Accomplishments & Reforms for Open Government in 2017
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AG Schimel Announces Record-Breaking Accomplishments & Reforms for Open Government in 2017

In 2017, the agency broke all previous records by responding to nearly 700 public records requests.

AG Schimel Appoints Experienced, Award-Winning Prosecutor to Lead Office of Crime Victim Services
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AG Schimel Appoints Experienced, Award-Winning Prosecutor to Lead Office of Crime Victim Services

Michelle L. Viste is a current assistant attorney general at DOJ and 2015 Deputy District Attorney of the Year award recipient.

DCI Announces Anonymous Tip Line for Information Related to Milwaukee Unrest
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DCI Announces Anonymous Tip Line for Information Related to Milwaukee Unrest

DOJ asks the public only submit tips based on facts, and not speculation or heresy.