David L. Borowski

15 Months Late, MPD Sends Officers Into 11 High Schools

'Finally' says Judge Borowski after city, MPD and MPS meet January 2024 deadline.

Council Approves MPS Police Officer Agreement, But Money Still An Issue

Council has opportunity to spend MPS funding, but on what?

Mayor Talks Education, Public Safety in 2025 State of the City

Upbeat speech also discusses Growing MKE plan, elections and safe streets.

Judge Fines City For Failing To Comply With MPD in Schools Requirement

Judge Borowski gives city $1,000 per day fine until 25 police officers placed in schools.

City Requests Delay for Police in Schools

Putting officers in schools without training would create substantial liability for city, says the filing.

Judge Borowski Gets On His High Horse

He blasts MPS for violating law on police in schools while glossing over it himself.

Judge Rules MPS, City Must Split School Police Costs 50/50

They have 10 days to follow order or face contempt of court ruling.

MPS, City Feud Over Paying School Resource Officers

Not one cop has signed up for required training. Viewed as dead-end job?

Judge Rules MPS Must Bring Police Officers Into Schools

District has less than a month to act.

Did Crowley Fire Medical Examiner?

Former Medical Examiner Brian Peterson says he was forced out by the county executive.

Mayor Appoints Jodie Tabak Chief of Staff

Communications director promoted, as Paul Vornholt takes job in Racine.

Absentee Dad Can’t Collect from Son’s Estate

Court rules father won’t get share of $1.4 million legal settlement in death of his son.

State’s Drinking Culture Costs $6.8 Billion Per Year

Includes cost of legal expenses, traffic stops, medical costs, lost productivity.

Campaign to Retain Judge Andrew Jones Earns Broad Support From Judiciary

"It is an honor to have the support of so many members of the Milwaukee County judiciary.

Borowski Transferred to Different Court

Judicial rotation for circuit court judges switches him from court where he caused a furor.

Borowski Vacates Contempt Order, Recuses Himself

Judge backs off from case where he had defense attorney handcuffed and imprisoned.

Borowski Under Pressure on Contempt Order

Public Defenders Office calls on judge to vacate controversial order and jailing of lawyer.

Apologize or Resign, Lawyers Tell Judge

Judge Borowski had defense lawyer handcuffed and jailed; state attorneys group outraged.

Schimel’s Spoils System

DOJ gag order on his employees shows the impact of ending civil service protections.

DNA Testing Delay in Double Homicide Case “Completely Unacceptable,” According to Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge

Former federal prosecutor and candidate for Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul said, “Brad Schimel has mismanaged the state crime labs.

36 Judges Call for Defense Lawyer Pay Hikes

Circuit judges from 18 counties cite difficulties finding lawyers for indigent defendants.

Milwaukee County Circuit Court judge Borowski goes “On the Issues” at Marquette Law

Judge Borowski has presided over 100 homicide cases.

Attorneys and judges rally behind Gwen Connolly in race for Circuit Court Judge

Campaign Season Kicks Off

Politicos flock to Jon Richards fundraiser, and judicial candidate Janet C. Protasiewicz's event.

Local Artist’s Gift to Obama Gets Complicated

Tim Meyerring's present to the president gets caught up in the law on gifts and consultations with the White House assessor.