Wisconsin Department of Justice

New video highlights threat to Wisconsin’s environment if Schimel joins State Supreme Court

Walworth County Man Charged With Child Sexual Exploitation, Trafficking

Susan Crawford Touts Work As Prosecutor in State Supreme Court Bid

Backed by Democratic Party, she calls her opponent 'an extreme partisan politician.'

Kansasville, Wis. Man Sentenced to Prison for Assaulting DNR Warden

County Executive Crowley Praises State of Wisconsin for Supporting Funding for Future Home to Office of Emergency Management, Medical Examiner

Three Charged in Waukesha County for Rolling Back Vehicle Odometers

AG Kaul Hosts Legislators at Wisconsin State Crime Laboratories, Advocates for Investment in State Budget

Gov. Evers Announces State Building Commission Approves More Than $103 Million in Key Projects Across Wisconsin

Projects approved by Commission include 11 UW System projects, efforts to complete the Milwaukee Crime Lab, and stewardship property development funds

Farm Groups Sue Josh Kaul Over Prosecutor Hired With Outside Funds

Conservative groups and Republicans have pushed back against state attorneys general funded by a New York University center.

Does Berrada Owe You Money?

Following settlement, DOJ creates webpage to help current and former tenants.

Attorney General Kaul, DATCP Launch FAQ Page for Those Impacted by Settlement with Milwaukee Landlord Berrada Properties Management

Wisconsin Supreme Court Considering Whether Man With Expunged Domestic Violence Conviction Can Buy Guns

DOJ says federal law prevents individual with 1994 conviction from buying a handgun.

Hartford Man Sentenced to Prison for Stealing Employees’ 401(k) Funds

Round Up: Gov. Tony Evers and AG Josh Kaul Work To Protect Wisconsinites’ Privacy From Elon Musk

Attorney General Kaul Announces Appointment of New Communications Director

Crawford Campaign Announces Raising Historic $7.3 Million Total; $4.4 Million In Recent Reporting Period

Wisconsin Joins Legal Effort to Preserve Tougher Standards for Lead in Water

Joins 9 states and DC to back new federal rules and push to replace lead pipes.

14 Arrested in Sprawling Milwaukee Drug Trafficking Case

Murder, nine-mile chase, firearms, cocaine and fentanyl.

Nineteen Charged for Trafficking Fentanyl, Heroin, and Cocaine in the Greater Milwaukee Area

Statement on Pro-Life Wisconsin Endorsing Brad Schimel

AG Kaul, Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force Debunk Myths and Share Resources for Human Trafficking Awareness Month

Gov. Evers Announces New Efforts to Reduce Crime and Keep Kids, Families, and Communities Safe by Preventing Gun Violence

Wisconsin Supreme Court Hears Challenge to State Authority in PFAS Case

Top business group sued DNR, arguing it lacks power to make businesses clean up PFAS.

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order Creating Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention, Directs $10 Million to Support Violence Prevention Efforts Statewide

Governor to propose sustainable, ongoing funding for office, comprehensive gun safety reform initiatives in state budget

Don’t miss your chance to become a Wisconsin State Patrol trooper or inspector, one week left to apply

Deadline for application: Jan. 19, 2025

DOJ Lawsuit Goes After Large Rental Firms For Price Fixing

Property managers for multiple high-end Milwaukee apartments are among defendants.

Judge Susan Crawford Outraises Extremist Brad Schimel; Announces Historic $2.8 Million Raised

Crawford’s grassroots campaign will report raising more than any Wisconsin Supreme Court campaign in history

Shawano Man Indicted for Drug Offense on Menominee Indian Reservation

Shawano Woman Indicted for Drug Offense on Menominee Indian Reservation

Republican Senate Leader Signals Support For Continuing DOJ School Safety Program

The Office of School Safety has been subject to partisan budget disputes. It's funding expires in September.

Berrada Settles DOJ Lawsuit

Landlord Youssef Berrada, charged with many violations, will pay $1.7 million.

Grief and Talk of Action After School Shooting in Madison

But political leaders part ways on solutions.

AG Kaul Announces Settlement of Lawsuit Alleging Milwaukee Landlord Joe Berrada Violated Wisconsin Landlord-Tenant Law

Former Restaurant Owner Indicted for Arson and Related Charges

Wisconsin Department of Justice Offers Services Following School Shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wis.

Wisconsin DOJ Awarded $7 Million for Substance Abuse Treatment 

Program provides services to prevent crisis, overdoses or criminal charges.

Now hiring Wisconsin State Patrol troopers and inspectors, five weeks left to apply

Deadline for application: January 19, 2025

Kaul Adds 10 Felony Counts Against GOP Attorneys in False Electors Case

Charging Jim Troupis, Kenneth Chesebro and Mike Roman of defrauding electors.

Program Unites Victims of Clergy Abuse With Non-Offending Priests To Promote Healing

The new Bridge Dialogues program in Milwaukee utilizes a restorative justice style to aid survivors.

Sun Badger Solar Customers Won’t Get Refund for Unfinished Projects

Company in receivership after alleged $500,000 embezzlement by former employee.

Remains of Cassandra Ayon Found in the Town of Brighton, Wis.

Milwaukee Man Sentenced to 59 Years in Prison in Connection to Child Sexual Assault Cases

Wisconsin Ranks Number ONE in the Nation During Fall Drug Take Back Collection

MacIver Institute: Kaul’s Crime Lab Excuses Prove It’s Not Working

Attorney General Kaul Releases 2023 Annual Crime Lab Report

Need for Additional Staff Remains Clear

Office of School Safety Releases 2023-2024 Annual Speak Up, Speak Out Report

Wisconsin Supreme Court Hears Arguments Monday in Abortion Lawsuit

Does 1849 state law protecting 'life of unborn child' make abortions illegal?

How State’s Election Rules Have Changed

2020's false election claims led to 2022 rule changes in Wisconsin that are now overturned, even as lawsuits filed.

Federal Agents Will Monitor Polls in Milwaukee

Wisconsin Elections Commission Administrator Meagan Wolfe says clerks have been preparing since 2020 for potential election problems. DOJ targets four Wisconsin communities.

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

Attacks on Drop Boxes Are An Affront to Wisconsin Voters

'Organized attack' on drop boxes is designed to restrict voting access argues Sam Liebert.

Drug Take Back Day is October 26

Wisconsin DOJ Recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Milwaukee Woman Indicted for Multimillion Dollar Health Care Fraud and Kickback Scheme

AG Kaul Issues Statement on Decision Not to Appeal Bankruptcy Court Decision

Clergy and Faith Leader Abuse Initiative Continues

Wisconsin Had 85 Domestic Violence Deaths in 2023

Report comes as groups helping domestic violence victims face steep budget cuts.

Fox Valley Man Sentenced to Ten years’ Imprisonment for Trafficking Methamphetamine in Neenah and Manitowoc and for Possessing a Firearm as a Previously Convicted Felon

Judge Won’t Let AG Kaul See Sealed Archdiocese Abuse Records

Federal judge says Kaul is going on "fishing expedition."

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.

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

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

Wisconsin is Now Midwest Leader In Deadly Police Encounters

A sudden surge follows a period where Wisconsin had lowest-in-the-nation rate. What changed?

Despite Decline in Reported Crime, Wisconsin’s Prison Population Is Surging

Crowding is impacting the safety at state's aging prisons. Advocates, opponents talk solutions, pitfalls.

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

Expanding alerts for missing children

Reedsburg Man Sentenced for Crash that Killed 13-Year-Old Girl

Rep. Janel Brandtjen Sues State Ethics Commission

Menomonee Falls Republican fighting charges against her in campaign fundraising scheme.

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

Officer Involved Death in Racine County, Wis.

Legislature’s Finance Committee Approves $553,000 in Settlements

Settlements proposed by WI Department of Justice, mostly for environmental violations.

Disability Rights Wisconsin Faces Huge Funding Cut

Federal funding for victim advocacy program slashed.

Colorado Man Charged with Repeated Sexual Assault of a Child in Connection with Clergy and Faith Leader Abuse Initiative

Gov. Evers Appoints Cody Kanable as Green County Sheriff

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

Appleton Woman Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison for Production of Child Pornography

Minnesota Man Sentenced to 20 years Initial Confinement for 2005 Madison Bike Path Sexual Assault

Wisconsin Among Minority of States Shielding Police Data

Suit seeks release of data on officers who face misconduct allegations that get rehired.

Attorney General Kaul Celebrates Two Years of Statewide Sexual Assault Kit Tracking System

Gov. Evers Appoints Adam Gerol as Ozaukee County Circuit Court Judge, Seeks Applicants for Ozaukee County District Attorney

Progressives Argue Constitutional Amendment Requires Definition For ‘Election Workers’

Progressive groups want AG Kaul to ensure that a recent amendment respects voting rights

Wisconsin Ranks Number Two in the Nation During Spring Drug Take Back Day

Man Arrested for Producing, Distributing, and Possessing AI-Generated Images of Minors Engaged in Sexually Explicit Conduct

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 Releases Update at Three-Year Anniversary of Clergy and Faith Leader Abuse Initiative

Waukesha Man Sentenced to 30 Years’s Imprisonment for Sex Trafficking

Drug Take Back Day is April 27

Waukesha DA Won’t Pursue Charges Against Brandtjen

WI Ethics Commission alleged Rep. Janel Brandtjen involved in illegal fundraising scheme.

Law Enforcement Agencies Awarded Grants from State Opioid Settlement Funds

Funded projects focus on prevention, intervention, and treatment activities

Office of School Safety Provides Behavioral and Threat Assessment Management Training Ahead of 25th Anniversary of Columbine Shooting

Josh Kaul Investigating Fake Electors?

Wisconsin attorney general's office interviewed Kenneth Chesebro, part of 'active' probe.