Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
After 27 Years, Judge Overturns Rape Conviction
Case is the latest in which flawed hair analysis by the FBI led to a wrongful conviction
Jun 11th, 2017 by Dee J. Hall, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismFlawed Hair Evidence Convicts the Innocent
FBI admits errors in 90 percent of hair and fiber cases, including 13 in Wisconsin.
May 5th, 2017 by Dee J. Hall, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism28 Years in Solitary Confinement
One Waupun inmate’s incredible story. He is suing the state.
Apr 30th, 2017 by Dee J. Hall, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismWhy Prison Psychologist Quit Waupun
Cites inhuman treatment of inmates, improper assessments.
Apr 23rd, 2017 by Alexandra Arriaga and Dee J. Hall, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismThe Hell of Solitary Confinement
65 state inmates describe mental harm, deprivation, suicide attempts.
Apr 17th, 2017 by Alexandra Arriaga and Dee J. Hall, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismState Dairy Farms Losing Immigrant Workers
51% of workers are immigrants. Trump’s policies threaten needed workers.
Mar 20th, 2017 by Alexandra Hall, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismPlan to Kill Parole Board Criticized
Walker wants one person to make all decisions, plan called “cruel and inhumane.”
Mar 7th, 2017 by Dee J. Hall, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismThe Last Syrian Refugees Arrive
State has taken in 75,000 refugees since 1970s, but Trump could slam door shut.
Feb 3rd, 2017 by Dee J. Hall, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismState’s Failures On Lead Pipes
Legislature misses chance to take action, state cuts funding that helps protect kids.
Jan 15th, 2017 by Cara Lombardo and Dee J. Hall, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismLax Rules Expose Kids To Lead-Tainted Water
Gaps in federal drinking standards leave schools and day care centers untested.
Dec 19th, 2016 by Cara Lombardo and Dee J. Hall, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismDNR Program Replaces Lead Laterals
$14.5 million goes for schools, day care centers in “disadvantaged communities.”
Dec 19th, 2016 by Cara Lombardo and Dee J. Hall, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismDNR Delays on Lead Poisoning Issue
State officials fail to update lead testing guidance in wake of Flint crisis.
Dec 4th, 2016 by Cara Lombardo and Dee J. Hall, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism