MKE County
Jury Delivers Split Verdict in Dugan Trial
Dugan acquitted of concealing, found guilty of felony obstruction. Defense attorney says case is "a long way from over."
Dec 18th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Attorneys Spar Over Dugan’s Intent, Evidence in Closing Arguments
Was Dugan trying her best under difficult circumstances? Or did she intend to take the law into her own hands that day in April?
Dec 18th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Defense Rests in Dugan ICE Trial After Brief Case and Character Testimony
Four witnesses, including two judges and former Mayor Tom Barrett, testified as Dugan’s lawyers argued confusion, not obstruction, drove her actions.
Dec 18th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Prosecution Rests Case in Dugan Trial
Its final witnesses today add to prosecutors' case. Defense will call witnesses, present its response Thursday.
Dec 17th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Chief Judge Questioned About ICE Policy, Texts, Emails in Dugan Trial
Prosecution attempts to use his testimony to show Dugan disobeyed courthouse rules.
Dec 17th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Fellow Judge Testifies in Dugan Case
Circuit Court Judge Kristela Cervera helps support federal criminal case against Judge Hannah Dugan.
Dec 16th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Key Questions in Dugan Trial Take Shape on First Day
Was judge acting suspiciously, or doing her best under difficult circumstances?
Dec 15th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
FTA Tells Milwaukee to Crack Down on Fare Evasion — Even Where Fares Don’t Exist
Feds want both county and city to crack down fare evasion, only one doesn't collect fares.
Dec 12th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Legal Filing Describes ‘Horrid Living Conditions’ at County Jail
ACLU, Legal Aid Society ask court to hold Milwaukee County in contempt for jail conditions.
Dec 11th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Public Concerned About Sheriff’s Use Of Surveillance Technology
Sheriff wants facial recognition technology. Will it indirectly help ICE?
Dec 10th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
County Seeks to Sue PFAS Producers, Oil Companies
Plans to join class action lawsuits, similar to past litigation against opioid makers.
Dec 10th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
When Safety Building Is Razed, Where Will Criminal Cases Be Heard?
It's all in the county's plan. And will the sheriff's office get a shooting range?
Dec 9th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
