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Supreme Court Denies Kleefisch Election Lawsuit
4-3 ruling rejects challenge to absentee ballot boxes by Republican candidate for governor.
Feb 5th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Wood County Man Charged with Child Sexual Assault in Connection to Clergy and Faith Leader Initiative
Survivors are still encouraged to report abuse at SupportSurvivors.widoj.gov or by calling 1-877-222-2620
Feb 3rd, 2022 by Wisconsin Department of Justice
Illinois Man Sentenced for Distributing Drugs in Wisconsin that Linked to Fatal Overdoses
Jan 27th, 2022 by Wisconsin Department of Justice
Democrats Propose Criminal Justice Reforms
Rejecting Republican ‘tough on crime’ approach as 'costly, ineffective.'
Jan 25th, 2022 by Henry Redman
Attorneys in Redistricting Case Dispute Meaning of ‘Least Changes’
State Supreme Court Justices hinting at what their order for 'least changes' means.
Jan 20th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Bail Reform Debate Proceeds Without Data
GOP bills react to Waukesha parade killings without full knowledge of state bail system.
Jan 11th, 2022 by Henry Redman
Three Sentenced in Wood County Meth Conspiracy Case
January 4, 2022
Jan 4th, 2022 by Wisconsin Department of Justice
Judge Blomme Gets 9-Year Sentence For Child Pornography
Elected in 2020, arrested in March. Actions called 'the worst of the worst' at sentencing.
Dec 24th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
State High Court Asked to Rule On Marsy’s Law
Appeals court won’t decide suit, citing little case law whether voters on ballot question fully informed.
Dec 22nd, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Questions About Foxconn Project Consultant’s $336,000 Pay
Mount Pleasant has paid consulting group $1.2 million, with no job description or exact work records.
Dec 21st, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
AG Kaul and Wisconsin Emergency Management Announce Wireless Emergency Alerts for Certain Silver Alert Cases
December 21, 2021
Dec 21st, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Justice
Quit ‘Chasing Conspiracy Theories,’ Kaul Urges Republicans
Election investigation ‘wasting taxpayer money,’ attorney general charges.
Dec 15th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson
AG Kaul Announces Appointment of Tina Virgil to be Division of Criminal Investigation Administrator
December 15, 2021
Dec 15th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Justice
Former Rock County Deputy Sheriff Arrested for Child Sexual Assault
December 15, 2021
Dec 15th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Justice
AG Kaul Celebrates Sexual Assault Kit Reform Legislation Becoming Law
New law to help prevent a future backlog of sexual assault kits in Wisconsin
Dec 6th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Justice
Gov. Evers Appoints Ronald Skallerud as Forest County Sheriff
Nov 18th, 2021 by Gov. Tony Evers
DOJ Suit Targets Notorious Local Landlord
Milwaukee landlord Youssef Berrada and his firm charged with 15 violations of state law.
Nov 17th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
AG Kaul Announces Lawsuit Alleging Milwaukee Landlord Joe Berrada Violated Wisconsin Landlord-Tenant Law
November 16, 2021
Nov 16th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Tribes Ask Federal Judge to Block Wolf Hunt
Tribes want protection for wolves if state court ruling is overturned.
Oct 29th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
AG Kaul Issues Update on Statewide Inquiry into Clergy and Faith Leader Abuse
Survivors are still encouraged to report abuse at SupportSurvivors.widoj.gov or by calling 1-877-222-2620
Oct 27th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Justice
Judge Says State Wolf Hunt Law May Be Unconstitutional
Animal rights groups suing to overturn law allowing annual wolf hunt.
Oct 22nd, 2021 by Rich Kremer
DNR Orders JCI To Do More PFAS Testing
State agency orders company to provide broader assessment of pollution.
Oct 21st, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Dane County Man Charged with Sexual Assault in Connection with Backlogged Kit
October 21, 2021
Oct 21st, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Justice
Drug Take Back Day is October 23
October 18, 2021
Oct 18th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Justice
Election Probe Testimony Postponed
Testimony from public officials for the GOP-investigation was to begin Friday, Oct. 15.
Oct 14th, 2021 by Laurel White
Evers Allocates $45 Million To Violence Prevention, Victim Support
Evers joined by Attorney General Josh Kaul and Milwaukee violence prevention leaders for announcement.
Oct 13th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Gov. Evers Announces $45 Million Investment in Safer Communities, Violence Prevention Efforts
Oct 13th, 2021 by Gov. Tony Evers
Attorney General Kaul Statement on Election “Investigation” by Former Supreme Court Justice Gableman
October 11, 2021
Oct 11th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Justice
The Legacy of Concealed Carry in Wisconsin
10 years after the first concealed carry permit was issued, one in eight adults over 21 now have one.
Oct 11th, 2021 by Steven Walters
Jury Finds Milwaukee Man Guilty of Road Rage Shooting on I-94/43
October 8, 2021
Oct 8th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Justice
Verona Man Charged with Alleged Sexual Assault After Backlogged Kit is Tested
October 1, 2021
Oct 1st, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Justice
AG Kaul Announces $86,000 Agreement with Jon-De Capital, Inc. for Violations of Wisconsin’s Wastewater Laws
October 1, 2021
Oct 1st, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Justice
State Leads Nation in Calling Police on Native Students
Overall Wisconsin schools call police on students twice as often as other states.
Sep 30th, 2021 by Corey Mitchell, Joe Yerardi and Susan Ferriss | Center for Public Integrity, Clare Amari | Wisconsin Watch, Angelica Euseary and Robert Chappell | Madison365
AG Kaul Joins Fight Against Texas Abortion Law
Kaul filed an amicus brief supporting a challenge of the new abortion ban.
Sep 16th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Gov. Evers, Attorney General Kaul File Motion to Intervene in Redistricting Lawsuit
Governor asks to intervene in lawsuit asking a federal court to draw Wisconsin’s electoral maps
Sep 13th, 2021 by Gov. Tony Evers
New Berlin Critical Incident Records – June 22, 2021
March 19, 2021
Sep 3rd, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Justice
Local Police Kill Three in Two Weeks
Three men shot and killed, two by Milwaukee Police, one by Greenfield Police.
Aug 28th, 2021 by Christine Hatfield
Wisconsin DOJ Hosts First Fire Investigation Course
“This course provides investigators with training and accreditation, bringing expertise in fire investigations to more communities and helping to protect public safety,” said Attorney General Kaul.
Aug 26th, 2021 by Josh Kaul
One Year After Jacob Blake Shooting Kenosha Seeks Answers
Still dealing with fallout from police shooting, protests, killing of protestors.
Aug 23rd, 2021 by Isiah Holmes and Henry Redman
Nearly 200 Officers Fired Or Forced Out Are Back On The Job
Hired again across the state after allegations including sexual harassment, drunken fights.
Aug 22nd, 2021 by Peter Cameron
AG Kaul Announces Conclusion of Review of Sexual Assault Cases Previously Investigated by the Wisconsin National Guard
August 19, 2021
Aug 19th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Justice
AG Kaul Announces Over $650,000 Settlement with SEMCO, Inc.
August 19, 2021
Aug 19th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Justice
AG Kaul Announces Plan to Join $26 Billion Proposed Opioid Settlements
Aug 18th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Justice
AG Kaul Announces Lawsuit to Remove Frederick Prehn from Wisconsin Natural Resources Board
August 17, 2021
Aug 17th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Justice
DOJ Provides $92 Million to Wisconsin Schools for Safety Improvements
Aug 5th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Justice
Kaul Cites ‘Uneven’ Response by Catholic Dioceses to Clergy Abuse Probe
GOJ statewide probe has received 100 reports of either sexual abuse or related information.
Jul 21st, 2021 by Hope Kirwan
Update Expected Soon on Criminal Investigation Into Health Department
City officials and council members want to know status of DOJ, Milwaukee County DA investigation.
Jul 16th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
State Supreme Court OKs Private Attorneys for Redistricting
Lower court ruled that legislators can't hire private attorneys until a lawsuit is pending.
Jul 16th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson
Anger and Frustration With Milwaukee’s Lead Program
Even the Milwaukee Health Department doesn't like what's happened since 2018.
Jul 15th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Racine County Critical Incident Investigation
Jul 15th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Justice
AG Kaul Takes Action on Open Housing Cases
Jul 15th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Justice
AG Kaul Issues Update on Statewide Inquiry into Clergy and Faith Leader Abuse
Survivors are still encouraged to report abuse at SupportSurvivors.widoj.gov or by calling 1-877-222-2620
Jul 13th, 2021 by Josh Kaul
State May Get $65 million in Opioid Settlement
Purdue Pharma reaches $4.3 billion settlement with multiple states.
Jul 9th, 2021 by Shamane Mills
Former Arlington Man Found Guilty of First-Degree Murder of Wife in 1988
June 25, 2021
Jun 25th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Justice
Bill Makes State a ‘Second Amendment Sanctuary’
With less regulation of guns. One of several Republican bills Evers likely to veto.
Jun 24th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson
Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of former State Representative Ann Hraychuck
Jun 21st, 2021 by Gov. Tony Evers
Regulators Halt Suburban Water Diversion Project
A project in Kenosha County would divert 1.2 million gallons a day from Lake Michigan.
Jun 18th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
State Legislature Passes Policing Bills
The governor called on lawmakers to pass additional policing reform legislation.
Jun 18th, 2021 by Henry Redman and Isiah Holmes
UPDATE: Fort Atkinson Death Investigation
Jun 15th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Justice
Online Tool Can Clear Criminal, Evictions Records
Advocacy groups create Legal Tune Up to easily check if records can be removed from data bases.
Jun 9th, 2021 by Edgar Mendez
Charges Filed in Kenosha County for Serial Sex Assaults Uncovered by Backlogged Sexual Assault Kits
May 20, 2021
May 20th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Justice
DOJ Releases New Data on Crimes and Sex Offenses for 2020
May 19, 2021
May 19th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Justice
Milwaukee County Doctor Charged with Identity Theft and Medical Assistance Fraud
May 18, 2021
May 18th, 2021 by Josh Kaul
Internet Crimes Against Children Investigation Leads to Tomah Man’s Guilty Verdict for Producing and Possessing Child Pornography
May 17, 2021
May 17th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Justice
Bill Would Expand Community-Oriented Policing
Bipartisan legislation funds additional COP houses in high-crime neighborhoods.
May 14th, 2021 by Rich Kremer
Office of Open Government Advisory: Marsy’s Law and Public Records
May 13, 2021
May 13th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Justice
UPDATE: Officer Involved Critical Incident at the Radisson Hotel in the Village of Ashwaubenon
May 7, 2021
May 7th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Justice
AG Kaul Recognizes Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Awareness Day
May 5, 2021
May 5th, 2021 by Josh Kaul
Body Cameras Key To Charges Against Police
Wisconsin families who've lost loved ones hope body camera footage can lead to justice.
May 4th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
Officer Involved Critical Incident at the Radisson Hotel in the Town of Oneida
May 3, 2021
May 3rd, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Justice
Officials Use Secret Portals to Hide Records
UW-Madison administration, Republican legislators use digital dodges to violate open records law.
May 3rd, 2021 by David Armiak
Kaul Gives Details on Clergy Abuse Probe
Investigating all five Catholic dioceses in state. Archdiocesan official criticizes effort.
Apr 28th, 2021 by Henry Redman
Senator Agard Applauds Attorney General Kaul, DOJ Investigation into Clergy Sexual Abuse
AG Kaul announced that state DOJ will conduct a sweeping inquiry into clergy and faith leader abuse in Wisconsin.
Apr 27th, 2021 by Dane County Executive Melissa Agard
The New Gerrymandering Scheme
Republicans charge taxpayers for private attorneys to defend secret legislative scheme before it’s even been created.
Apr 27th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Awake Milwaukee Welcomes Wisconsin Attorney General Investigation of Clergy Sexual Abuse
Catholic organization stands with abuse survivors and encourages Catholic support of investigation
Apr 27th, 2021 by Awake Milwaukee
AG Kaul Announces Statewide Inquiry into Clergy and Faith Leader Abuse
Survivors encouraged to report abuse at SupportSurvivors.widoj.gov or by calling 1-877-222-2620
Apr 27th, 2021 by Josh Kaul
AG Kaul Announces Nearly $250,000 Settlement with Polluters for Violations of Wisconsin’s Wastewater Laws
April 26, 2021
Apr 26th, 2021 by Josh Kaul
Advocates Hail DOJ Probe of Abusive Clergy
Attorney General announces state-wide investigation of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy.
Apr 24th, 2021 by Hope Kirwan
Use-of-Force Policy Popular With Police
Company wrote policy used by Brooklyn Center and dozens of Wisconsin law enforcement agencies.
Apr 20th, 2021 by Henry Redman
Jury Reaches Guilty Verdicts in Rock County Shooting
April 16, 2021
Apr 16th, 2021 by Josh Kaul
State Crime Lab Improves Processing Time
Even during the pandemic, the turnaround time for lab work was faster.
Apr 15th, 2021 by Henry Redman
DOJ Recieves Grant For Sexual Assault Kit Database
New system will track evidence for sexual assault cases. A backlog discovered in 2014 took four years to process.
Apr 15th, 2021 by Shamane Mills
AG Kaul Releases 2020 State Crime Laboratories Annual Report
April 15, 2021
Apr 15th, 2021 by Josh Kaul
AG Kaul Provides Update on Sexual Assault Kit Initiative and Tracking System
April 14, 2021
Apr 14th, 2021 by Josh Kaul
AG Kaul, Sen. Johnson, Rep. Anderson Propose Civil Rights Enforcement Legislation
April 8, 2021
Apr 8th, 2021 by Josh Kaul
DOJ and Office of Children’s Mental Health Partner to Help Youth When in Crisis
April 7, 2021
Apr 7th, 2021 by Josh Kaul
Jackson County Cold Case Victim Identified after 43 Years
JCSO, DCI requesting public share any information with JCSO Crime Stoppers Line at 1-800-228-3203 Ext. 199
Apr 1st, 2021 by Josh Kaul
Inside the Milwaukee Police Fusion Center
Protesters have wondered what center is up to. The history and details of little-known unit.
Mar 30th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
Village of Kewaskum Critical Incident Records – February 3, 2021
March 19, 2021
Mar 19th, 2021 by Josh Kaul
Child Pornography Charges Filed Against Milwaukee County Judge
Mar 17th, 2021 by Josh Kaul
Senate Passes Bill To Prevent Rape Kit Backlog
Bipartisan bill passed one year ago, but Assembly resisted.
Mar 16th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson
Milwaukee County Judge Arrested on Child Pornography Charges
March 16, 2021
Mar 16th, 2021 by Josh Kaul
Wisconsin DOJ Named to International Task Force on Pharmaceutical Mergers
March 16, 2021
Mar 16th, 2021 by Josh Kaul
“Qualified Immunity” At Issue in Killing By Officer
Sheriff’s deputy who shot Christopher Davis in 2016 claims qualified immunity in his defense.
Mar 15th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
