Court Watch
Courts Reopening With Backlog of Cases
Backlog of 200 cases await a speedy trial. Courtrooms with social distancing will be used.
Jun 24th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Appeals Court Nixes Post-Polygraph Confession
Officers repeatedly told suspect he failed lie detector but didn’t explain results can't be used in court.
May 26th, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt
Court Overturns 2010 Homicide Conviction
Milwaukee police clearly violated suspect’s Miranda rights, federal judge rules.
Apr 28th, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt
Karofsky Won 17 Milwaukee County Municipalities
Lost only Hales Corners and Franklin by small margins, got 86% in Shorewood.
Apr 19th, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt
Charting the Changes in State’s Prisons
Courts grinding to a halt, 39% drop in locking up those on probation, parole.
Apr 6th, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt
State High Court Suspends Jury Trials
In blistering dissent, Justice Rebecca Bradley says court 'nullifies our Constitution.’
Mar 23rd, 2020 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Court System Slows to A Crawl
State courts cancel all "non-essential" duties. Is the justice system still functioning?
Mar 19th, 2020 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Deputy City Attorney Accused of Racism
Defense attorney calls for investigation of Deputy City Attorney Jan Smokowicz.
Mar 11th, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt
State Adds 12 New Circuit Court Branches
Bill signed by Gov. Evers makes first additions in a decade.
Mar 7th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Kelly, Karofsky Divide the County
Karofsky wins Milwaukee and North Shore, Kelly wins southern suburbs in high court race.
Feb 24th, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt
Police Officer Denies Stepping on Sterling Brown
But video shows he did. More testimony from controversial 2018 arrest of Bucks player
Feb 19th, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt
Most Muni Court Pot Cases Charged Blacks in 2019
39% of city’s population is charged with 77% of Municipal Court’s pot possession cases.
Jan 27th, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt
