Wisconsin Department of Justice

Jury Convicts Missing Plover Woman’s Husband of Homicide

The evidence presented at trial established that on or about March 13, 2019, Sypher killed Krista and hid her body.

Gov. Evers Calls for Special Election Reforms, Announces Revised Dates for Special Election

Gov. Evers also announced that on Saturday, October 19th, he will issue a new executive order amending Executive Order #46 with revised dates for the special election in Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional district.

WEC Convenes Wisconsin Elections Security Council

The Council will discuss organizational issues such as its objectives and the process for filling public seats.

AG Kaul Praises Passage of Sexual Assault Kit in Senate Committee, Calls for Assembly Action

"Thank you to the state senators who have moved Wisconsin closer to passing legislation that is designed to help prevent another backlog of untested sexual assault kits."

AG Kaul Opens Public Comment Period for Request for an Attorney General Opinion on Agency Rulemaking Authority

The public comment period will be open for 30 days.

Guilty Verdicts in Two Violent Firearms Cases in Milwaukee County

“Vigorously prosecuting violent offenders like the defendants in these cases makes communities safer.”

Wisconsin Women in Government Announces 2019-2020 Board of Directors and Leadership Team

AG Kaul Launches Abuse in Later Life Program

“This program aims to improve coordination and to enhance the ability of communities to prevent and to respond to elder abuse.”

AG Kaul Announces New Data from the Wisconsin Sexual Assault Kit Initiative

As of July 31, 2019, 1,016 kits with foreign DNA identified have been added to a national database of DNA profiles, out of 4,471 tested sexual assault kits.

AG Kaul Announces Transparency Reforms to Opinion Process

“With the changes announced today, we are making the AG opinion process transparent and open to input from the public.”

New Hire: WILL adds former Deputy Solicitor General

Litigation team grows to meet heightened challenges

AG Kaul Gets More than $5.5 Million in Debt Relief for Former ITT Tech Students in Wisconsin

Students with questions about their rights under the agreement will receive information in the notices that are sent.

Jury Convicts New Richmond Man for Killing Son

The evidence presented at trial established that on April 14, 2018, Kayle Fleischauer killed Chase Fleischauer.

Hayward Man Charged with Ten Counts of Possession of Child Pornography

This investigation is led by the ICAC Task Force at DOJ and the Sawyer County Sheriff’s Office.

WILL & State/National Conservative Groups Warn Legislature on Wedding Barns

Groups stand up for economic freedom, limited government

Jury Convicts Two Ashland County Men of First-Degree Intentional Homicide

Sentencing has not been scheduled.

Kaukauna Man Sentenced to Lengthy Prison Sentence for Role in Four Heroin and Fentanyl Overdoses

"As this case shows, the Wisconsin criminal justice system will not go easy on drug dealers preying on those struggling with addiction."

CMD Wins Reversal of Restrictive DOJ Public Records Policy

Group obtains more than 3,000 records relating to former Attorney General Schimel’s war on the Affordable Care Act

DOJ Releases New Data on Crimes and Sex Offenses for 2018

"Additional data on crime can help us better understand the public-safety issues our communities are facing."

Cecil Man Pleads Guilty for Luring Investors to Company and Embezzling Funds

"Embezzlement is a serious crime, and I’m glad that DOJ’s work on this case has resulted in a conviction."

Drug Take Back Day is April 27

"Through proper disposal, we can prevent prescription drugs from being diverted—and help prevent addiction."

DOJ Reorganized to Create Division of Forensic Sciences

Attorney General Kaul requested the Department of Administration approve the reorganization of DOJ to create the DFS.

Eight Subjects Charged in a Multi-drug Conspiracy in Shawano

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Kyle Collins is encouraged to contact the Shawano County Sheriff’s Office at 715-526-3111.

Bipartisan Group of Legislators and AG Kaul Propose Legislation to Prevent Future Backlog of Untested Sexual Assault Kits

"The legislation we’re proposing today, which is supported by nurses, law enforcement, advocates for survivors, and a bipartisan group of legislators, sends a clear message: Wisconsin must never have another backlog of untested sexual assault kits."

Federal Court Grants Wisconsin’s Withdrawal from Case Challenging EPA Regulations on Hazardous Air Pollutants

"Our Department of Justice should be working to protect our environment and our health, not challenging a rule that protects our clean air from hazardous pollutants like mercury."

Federal Court Grants Wisconsin’s Withdrawal from Case Challenging Prohibition of Discrimination under Affordable Care Act

"The State of Wisconsin should not have been involved in this lawsuit, and I am glad to be able to announce that we no longer are."

AG Kaul Advocates for Crime Labs; Invites Legislators to Tour

"Failing to adequately fund the crime labs can result in backlogs and delay justice."

AG Kaul Releases Data on Drug Cases Submitted to State Crime Lab

"This data can be a resource for those who are working to address substance abuse in Wisconsin."

AG Kaul Files Motions to Withdraw Wisconsin from Challenge to the Affordable Care Act

"Today, we are seeking to end the State of Wisconsin’s involvement in the lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act."

AG Kaul Ends Use of “Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Acknowledgement” Form at DOJ

"With today’s announcement, we are re-affirming the importance of transparency in government."

Governor Evers Agrees With WILL on Legal Status of Wedding Barns

Evers administration pledges to interpret law as previously practiced

Evers Admin. Prolongs Uncertainty for Wedding Barn Owners

Evers, Kaul provide no clarity on legality of wedding barns

DNR Secretary Cole announces additional appointments to leadership team

Todd Ambs has been named DNR Assistant Deputy Secretary.

Former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justices Jon Wilcox and David Prosser Endorse Hagedorn for Supreme Court

"Like the justices who have lined up behind my campaign, I pledge to defend the rule of law, uphold the constitution, and protect the public on the Wisconsin Supreme Court."

WILL Sues Evers Administration to Protect Wedding Barns

Asks judge to protect economic freedom, remove uncertainty

Hagedorn Campaign Off to Historic Fundraising Start

Judge Hagedorn’s campaign raised $310,629.58 going into 2019.

Hagedorn Campaign Releases Statement on Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

"I want to thank our members of law enforcement here in Wisconsin for their service."

Governor Walker Appoints St. Croix County Judge and Ashland County District Attorney

Governor Scott Walker today appointed Attorney Scott J. Nordstrand to serve as a judge on the St. Croix County Circuit Court and Attorney David Meany to the position of Ashland County District Attorney.

Judge Brian Hagedorn Submits More Than 5,000 Nomination Signatures for Supreme Court Seat

"I am overwhelmed by the support we’ve received since announcing our campaign..."

WILL disagrees with legal analysis, prepared to fight for economic freedom

WILL disagrees with legal analysis, prepared to fight for economic freedom

Brad Schimel Withholding Rape Kit Release Documents

‘Desperate and Incompetent Attorney General Trying to Cover His Tracks’

Judge Brian Hagedorn Announces Candidacy for the Wisconsin Supreme Court

"I pledge to you that I will apply the law fairly to everyone."

Former Scott Walker Corrections Secretary Ed Wall Blasts Walker in New Ad Released by the Tony Evers Campaign

Former Walker Appointee Says Walker Badly Mismanaged Lincoln Hills Situation

Mount Pleasant Village Officials Threaten and Censor Foxconn Area Residents

“Village refuses to allow members of the public to speak about Foxconn redevelopment plan affecting their own properties.”

Governor Walker Signs $100 Million School Safety Plan into Law

"Our $100 million School Safety Plan will help ensure that every student, parent, and teacher feels safe at school."

No Child Should Ever Feel Unsafe at School: Governor Walker, Lt. Governor Kleefisch, and Attorney General Schimel Visit Schools to Discuss $100 Million School Safety Plan

"No child, parent, or teacher should ever feel unsafe at school."

No Child Should Ever Feel Unsafe in School: Governor Walker Calls $100 million Special Session on School Safety

"No child, parent, or teacher should ever have to feel unsafe in school."

AG Brad Schimel’s neglect and incompetence let rapists walk the streets for years

“For Schimel to drop the ball on his most basic responsibility is embarrassing and an insult to those who’ve bravely come forward seeking justice”

Leah Vukmir statement about unconstitutional John Doe raids in Wisconsin

"My privacy has been violated in such a brazen way by those who targeted me, my friends, and even my family."

More Than 1,000 Suspected Sexual Predators Arrested During Operation Broken Heart

"There is no higher charge I have as Attorney General than to lock up sexual predators and to empower our local law enforcement to do the same."

Governor Walker Appoints Dane County Judge

Samuelson has served as an Assistant Attorney General for the Wisconsin Department of Justice since 2012.

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.

Records Show Schimel Opened Office Doors to NRA Second Full Day on Job

Today Schimel Endorsed NRA Bill to Flood Streets with Untrained, Unlicensed Concealed Carry Holders

GOP-Controlled WI Department of Justice Has Spent More $50,000 in Swag Last Four Years

Records Suggest Schimel Spent $3,700 on Two Other Kinds of Coins Beyond Panned ‘KAED’ Ones

AG Schimel to Award $920,000 to Sexual Assault Survivor Support Services

The $920,000 is made available through funding from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance.

Methamphetamine Abuse in Wisconsin Expands 250 Percent

Wisconsin DOJ, FBI, DEA, and Marshfield Clinic Brief Legislators

Lack of Urgency, Transparency in Sexual Assault Kit Testing Necessitates Audit

Representative Sargent requests an official audit of the DOJ’s sexual assault kit backlog and testing policies and procedures

Rep. Mark Spreitzer’s statement on redistricting ruling

"Clearly, Republicans will stop at nothing to secure their grip on power."

AG Schimel and WCASA Launch Victim-Centered Awareness Campaign, Offer Support to Survivors of Sexual Assault

The campaign is designed to reach out to all sexual assault survivors who had a sexual assault kit collected as the result of a sexual assault nurse exam.

Governor Walker Calls Legislature into Special Session and Orders New Actions in the Fight Against Opioid Abuse

“This is a public health crisis, and that’s why I’m calling a special session of the Legislature and directing state agencies to ramp up the state’s response”

AG Schimel Announces Charges in Megabucks Lottery Fraud

The complaint alleges that the two defendants conspired to win the December 29, 2007, Wisconsin Megabucks lottery game.

Statewide crackdown on drunken driving begins Thursday

‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign runs from Dec. 15 to Jan. 1

Drug-related traffic crashes in Wisconsin soar, Departments of Justice and Transportation co-sponsor new ads raising awareness

Last year, 149 people were killed in drug-related traffic crashes in Wisconsin

Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin backs multi-agency project to share opioid data

Initiative will create nation’s largest opioid overdose surveillance system

AG Schimel Announces Executive Leadership Changes

AG Schimel appointed Paul Connell as Deputy Attorney General and Delanie Breuer as his Chief of Staff.

Wisconsin Department of Transportation enhances Silver and AMBER Alert messaging on electronic message boards

New message format aims to help reduce alert durations in Wisconsin.

Drug mail-in initiative will make it easy to dispose of unused meds

Multifaceted first-of-its-kind in the nation city partnership aimed at opioid and heroin epidemic; includes CVS Pharmacy, MMSD, City of Cudahy, DOJ, DEA, US Bank and USPS

Wisconsin Elections Commission Receives Two Presidential Election Recount Petitions

The state is working under a federal deadline of December 13 to complete the recount.

AG Schimel Announces Election Integrity Efforts

Election integrity teams from DOJ monitor polling sites for such violations as electioneering, observer misconduct, or wrongful denial of right to vote.

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Calls on Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel to Get the Job Done on Wisconsin’s Longstanding Rape Kit Backlog

More than one year after Wisconsin Justice Department received federal investments, reports show state still has 6,000 kit backlog

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.

Statement from ACLU of Wisconsin on Sherman Park Incidents, Calls for Immediate Release of Video Footage

"The ACLU of Wisconsin urges local leaders to heed the cries for solace, help, and change from residents, young and old."

Wisconsin Women in Government Announces 2016 Board of Directors and Leadership Team

Wisconsin Women in Government was founded in 1987 to celebrate and support the talented women who choose a career in government service.

Legislature Votes to Protect Victims of Domestic Abuse

Kleefisch/Taylor legislation passes with strong bipartisan support

Polk County Corrections Officer gets 60-year sentence

On Monday, February 1, 2016, Darryl Christensen was sentenced by Judge Eugene Harrington.

AG Schimel appoints Ryan Walsh as Chief Deputy Solicitor General

Walsh currently serves as an associate attorney with the law firm of Jones Day in Washington, D.C. in the Issues and Appeals section.

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 159 Endorses Judge JoAnne Kloppenburg for Wisconsin Supreme Court

“Judge Kloppenburg’s background and experience are impressive and broad,” said Robert Doyle, IBEW Local 159 Business Manager.

Supervisor Khalif Rainey Calls for State Expungement Law Reform

Rainey’s resolution states that Milwaukee County supports efforts to give certain rehabilitated individuals a second chance by reforming and expanding the current expungement law.

Dave Obey Endorses Judge JoAnne Kloppenburg for Wisconsin Supreme Court

Former Congressman Dave Obey, who represented Wisconsin’s largest congressional district stretching over 20 Counties from Marathon to Polk, Douglas to Oneida, has endorsed Judge JoAnne Kloppenburg for Wisconsin Supreme Court.

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Applauds Obama Administration Action to Help Reduce Wisconsin’s Rape Kit Backlog

Wisconsin’s Department of Justice to Receive $2 Million Federal Investment After Baldwin Calls on U.S. Attorney General to Take “Immediate Steps” to Address Backlog

Governor Scott Walker Announces Administrative Staff Promotions

Current Chief of Staff Eric Schutt is leaving the administration to pursue other opportunities and to spend more time with family.

Civil Rights Pioneer Vel Phillips Endorses Judge JoAnne Kloppenburg for Supreme Court

Vel Phillips, a trailblazing civil rights and community leader, has endorsed Judge JoAnne Kloppenburg for the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Celebrating 45 Years of Service & Building Brighter Futures by Creating a College Culture

Anniversary Celebration will honor Friends of the Hispanic Community & Badger Mutual Wall of Fame Awardees and Commemorate Expanded Partnerships to Benefit Students

Firing of officer involved in Red Arrow Park shooting reeks of politics

Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan October 15, 2014

Open Records Request filed to provide Red Arrow Park answers

Statement of Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs September 30, 2014

DOJ must stop prosecuting unconstitutional tickets

“Considering yesterday’s ruling, the DOJ must immediately dismiss all of the approximately 400 remaining frivolous citations.

Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen Issues Formal Opinion Concerning Milwaukee County Board Confirmations of County Executive Appointments

Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen today issued a formal opinion to Milwaukee County Deputy Corporation Counsel Mark Grady.

Rep. Taylor statement on Attorney General campaign

”I love my job as a state representative.”

Taylor statement on DOJ release of protesters’ private data

Walker protestors who’ve been cited by the Capitol Police at the noon-time Solidarity Sing-Alongs were provided private information about other protestors, including home addresses and social security numbers.

More Than 14,000 Wisconsin Borrowers Who Lost Their Homes to Foreclosure to Receive Payments Under National Mortgage Settlement

Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen announced today that more than $21.85 million dollars will be distributed to 14,723 Wisconsin residents who lost their homes to foreclosure.

Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen Announces Mortgage Settlement Relief to Wisconsin Residents Tops $143 Million, Exceeding Initial Estimates

Loan-related relief has averaged more than $46,000 per eligible borrower.

City of Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Hosts Conference on Stalking

Training event seeks to educate criminal justice and victim service providers