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No Unemployment Benefits For Worker Making Homophobic Remarks
Appeals court rules Meijer store employee fired for cause for derogatory remarks.
May 17th, 2022 byGretchen SchuldtUS Supreme Court Throws State Election Into Chaos
Decision on Wisconsin maps part of national Republican push to undermine democracy.
Mar 27th, 2022 byRuth Conniff80% of State’s Judicial Races Uncontested
39 of 49 judges in state’s circuit and appellate courts face no opposition.
Feb 20th, 2022 byGretchen SchuldtBudget Gives Judges An 11% Raise
Topped by increase of $18,732 in annual salary for state Supreme Court judges.
Jul 12th, 2021 byGretchen SchuldtNearly Half of State’s Prison Population Vaccinated
Despite incarcerated people becoming eligible early on, vaccinations lagged in prisons.
May 26th, 2021 byDanielle KaedingHigh Court Upholds Gun Possession Ban for Felons
But state research used to push for this criticized in Supreme Court decision.
Jan 24th, 2021 byGretchen SchuldtFederal Stimulus Law Funds War on Pot
COVID-19 relief law includes billions of dollars for drug enforcement efforts.
Jan 12th, 2021 byGretchen Schuldt2,000 Object to Redistricting Proposal
272 pages of comments compiled by Fair Maps Coalition oppose state Supreme Court drawing legislative districts.
Dec 13th, 2020 byGretchen SchuldtBeware the GOP Redistricting Proposal
Republicans want 10 more years of gerrymandering. To do this they would hand all power to state Supreme Court.
Dec 2nd, 2020 byBruce Murphy的计谋rt Rules for Patients on Medical Records
State appeals court says companies cannot overcharge for copies of medical records.
Nov 23rd, 2020 byGretchen SchuldtAppeal Seeks to Block Election Grants
Conservative group opposes $6.3 million in private grants helping pay for elections in five Wisconsin cities.
Nov 9th, 2020 byGretchen Schuldt8% of State’s Prisoners Have COVID-19
1,703 active cases and 6,781 inmates in quarantine or isolation.
Nov 7th, 2020 byRich KremerState Prisons Too Secretive About COVID-19
Department of Corrections took months to release numbers, still trying to hide information.
Nov 2nd, 2020 byGretchen SchuldtChisholm Calls Marsy’s Law ‘Unfunded Mandate’
的计谋nty budgeting $224,000 for new staff to comply with requirements.
Oct 24th, 2020 byGretchen SchuldtState Prisons See Biggest Weekly Outbreak
Positive cases up 41%, by 662 cases, in one week.
Oct 14th, 2020 byGretchen SchuldtMunicipal Court Attendance Way Up
Huge reduction in no shows in Zoom era. Even a court appearance from Saudi Arabia.
Oct 13th, 2020 byGretchen Schuldt40% of Kettle Moraine Inmates Have COVID-19
1,612 positive coronavirus tests in state prisons since the beginning of the pandemic.
Oct 7th, 2020 byGretchen SchuldtCity Leadership Weak on Police Reforms?
Serious reform of race-based stops by Milwaukee police not happening, report on federal court settlement finds.
Oct 5th, 2020 byGretchen SchuldtDAs Seek 26% State Budget Increase
District Attorneys want more staff and 10% raise for eligible employees.
Sep 29th, 2020 byGretchen SchuldtWhy Defunding Police Is Tough To Sell
Minneapolis politicians are abandoning the idea. What will happen in Milwaukee?
Sep 28th, 2020 byBruce MurphyPolice Stops Still Biased, Report Shows
Milwaukee Police stop Blacks eight times more often than whites, Crime and Justice Institute finds.
Sep 26th, 2020 byGretchen SchuldtWI Public Defenders Office Wants 40 More Employees
Needs $7.6 million budget hike to handle “exponential increase” in video evidence.
Sep 23rd, 2020 byGretchen SchuldtState Prisons Charging Inmates for Masks
Corrections officials say inmates each got three washable masks, must pay after that.
Sep 22nd, 2020 byGretchen SchuldtCOVID-19 Cases Up 70% in State Prisons
907 positive cases, up from 373 on August 21, prisons in Dodge and Racine counties have worst outbreaks.
Sep 15th, 2020 byGretchen SchuldtJudge’s Comments on Guns Sustained
被告声称法官唐纳德的判决显示了bias against gun owners, Appeals Court upholds judge.
Sep 8th, 2020 byGretchen SchuldtRepublican Senators Offer 8 Police Bills
One requires cities in Wisconsin to maintain current police funding or lose state aid.
Aug 30th, 2020 byGretchen SchuldtCOVID-19 Outbreak at Green Bay Prison
More than 250 inmates tested positive at the maximum-security prison.
Aug 29th, 2020 byDanielle Kaeding的计谋rt Ruling Limits Expungement
Even minor violations of state corrections' supervision rules make ex-offenders ineligible.
Aug 23rd, 2020 byGretchen SchuldtMilwaukee Police Gobble Up City Budget
MPD got 62 cents of every new city budget dollar over last ten years.
Aug 16th, 2020 byGretchen SchuldtPolice Cuts Could Hit Minority Officers
Milwaukee Police Department’s Black and Hispanic officers tend to have less seniority.
Aug 10th, 2020 byGretchen Schuldt12 Years Behind Bars, Now Released
Milwaukee DA will not retry Ladarius Marshall after federal judge finds his constitutional rights violated at age 16.
Jul 21st, 2020 byGretchen Schuldt的计谋rt Upholds MPD Officers’ Suspensions
FPC suspended two Milwaukee cops who swore at and manhandled a man walking in the street.
Jul 14th, 2020 byGretchen Schuldt的计谋ncil Okays Funding for Indigent Defense
Many Milwaukee Municipal Court defendants are poor and lack an attorney.
Jul 8th, 2020 byBruce MurphyPrison Admissions to Rise Amid Pandemic
Pause in admissions ends this month, even as COVID-19 numbers rise.
Jun 6th, 2020 byGretchen SchuldtAppeals Court Nixes Post-Polygraph Confession
Officers repeatedly told suspect he failed lie detector but didn’t explain results can't be used in court.
May 26th, 2020 byGretchen SchuldtRuling Limits Involuntary Medication of Inmates
WI Supreme Court says prisoners can’t be forcibly medicated unless they are dangerous.
May 17th, 2020 byGretchen Schuldt的计谋rt Overturns 2010 Homicide Conviction
Milwaukee police clearly violated suspect’s Miranda rights, federal judge rules.
Apr 28th, 2020 byGretchen SchuldtKarofsky Won 17 Milwaukee County Municipalities
Lost only Hales Corners and Franklin by small margins, got 86% in Shorewood.
Apr 19th, 2020 byGretchen SchuldtWhat’s Life Like Inside State’s Prisons?
Contrasting state's official description vs. inmate’s account of prison life during pandemic.
Apr 13th, 2020 byGretchen SchuldtMilwaukee County Circuit Court – Branch 5
Blomme vs Dedinsky in one of two contested Milwaukee County circuit court races.
Mar 28th, 2020 byJeramey JanneneWe Urge Release of Aged, Infirm Inmates
Advocacy groups urge Evers, DOC to expand compassionate release during outbreak.
Mar 22nd, 2020 byGretchen SchuldtDeputy City Attorney Accused of Racism
Defense attorney calls for investigation of Deputy City Attorney Jan Smokowicz.
Mar 11th, 2020 byGretchen SchuldtCommittee Demands Stop-and-Frisk Plan
18 months after court settlement, Judiciary committee wants Fire & Police Commission plan with specific timelines.
Mar 2nd, 2020 byGretchen SchuldtKelly, Karofsky Divide the County
Karofsky wins Milwaukee and North Shore, Kelly wins southern suburbs in high court race.
Feb 24th, 2020 byGretchen SchuldtPolice Officer Denies Stepping on Sterling Brown
But video shows he did. More testimony from controversial 2018 arrest of Bucks player
Feb 19th, 2020 byGretchen SchuldtMorales Hides Policies on Public Protests?
警察程序提供给消防和警察的小职员ion on handling demonstrations, rallies are heavily redacted.
Feb 17th, 2020 byGretchen SchuldtFire & Police Commission Okays Probe
To investigate leak of police department video. But who will do investigation and how will it be funded?
Feb 10th, 2020 byGretchen SchuldtBill to Impound Cars Costly for Cities
Republican bill could cost local governments $50 million per year and charge owners of autos that are stolen.
Feb 3rd, 2020 byGretchen SchuldtMost Muni Court Pot Cases Charged Blacks in 2019
39% of city’s population is charged with 77% of Municipal Court’s pot possession cases.
Jan 27th, 2020 byGretchen SchuldtQ&A With Circuit Court Candidates Part Two
Blomme, Dedinsky and Whitney make their case for election to Branch 5. Part Two
Jan 24th, 2020 byGretchen SchuldtLeague of Women Voters February 8 Public Issues Forum: Pathways to Criminal Justice Reform
Free program will be held in the 1st Floor Conference Center at Summit Place, 6737 W. Washington Street, West Allis.
Jan 22nd, 2020 byLeague of Women Voters of Milwaukee CountyOfficer Threatened to Tow Brown’s Car
In testimony police sergeant admits no legal basis for threats against Bucks player Sterling Brown.
Dec 30th, 2019 byGretchen SchuldtThe Mess at Fire & Police Commission
Key city agency seems to be in very big trouble. Why?
Dec 17th, 2019 byBruce MurphyFPC Leader Submitted Inaccurate Resume
Aldrete falsely stated she taught a criminal justice course for three years at MATC.
Dec 16th, 2019 byGretchen SchuldtBlacks More at Risk for Pot Prosecution
7% of state population but 21% of charges. Cannabis “the drug of the privileged”?
Dec 3rd, 2019 byGretchen SchuldtMore Details on Tasing of Bucks Player
Officer Bojan Samardzic says he understands why Sterling Brown got upset by police treatment.
Nov 21st, 2019 byGretchen SchuldtMorales Blames ACLU Suit for Traffic Ticket Drop
Police Chief says stop-and-frisk settlement caused decline. But some question this.
Nov 18th, 2019 byGretchen Schuldt‘Could Have Been Dead People in Walgreens.’
One year later police officer still defends his handling of Bucks player Sterling Brown.
Nov 11th, 2019 byGretchen SchuldtMilwaukee Traffic Tickets Down 46%
Ticket-writing jumped in 2018 amid outrage about reckless driving, but way down in 2019.
Oct 30th, 2019 byGretchen SchuldtJailed Shorewood Cop Has New Police Job
Officer Cody Smith falsified documents, lied repeatedly after inmate hung himself in jail.
Sep 20th, 2019 byGretchen SchuldtState Defends Juvenile Life Sentences
DOJ lawyers seek to dismiss ACLU suit calling this cruel and unusual punishment.
Aug 29th, 2019 byGretchen SchuldtShorewood Sued Over Inmate’s Suicide
Suit alleges unlawful detention, wrongful death of mentally ill man.
Aug 12th, 2019 byGretchen Schuldt85% of County’s Pot Cases Arrest Blacks
And 95% were men. Dane County arrests are even more disproportionate racially.
Jul 29th, 2019 byGretchen SchuldtRacial Disparity in U.S. Attorney’s Cases
Local gun cases they pick from District Attorney for federal prosecution slant toward black defendants.
Jul 21st, 2019 byGretchen Schuldt的计谋rt Finds County Not Liable For Assaults
Polk County Jail officer sexually assaulted female inmates but Appeals Court tosses out $2 million verdict.
Jul 4th, 2019 byGretchen SchuldtAbsentee Dad Can’t Collect from Son’s Estate
的计谋rt rules father won’t get share of $1.4 million legal settlement in death of his son.
Jul 2nd, 2019 byGretchen SchuldtCops Can Use Lying, Trickery, Court Rules
Judges Gundrum, Neubauer approve police deceit to get confession from cognitively challenged man.
Jun 19th, 2019 byGretchen SchuldtPot Arrests Vary Wildly By County
Some outstate counties have far more marijuana charges and felony charges per resident.
2019年6月17日Gretchen SchuldtThe Race to Curb Speeding in Milwaukee
Despite recent dangerous crashes, Milwaukee Police are not making changes to the department’s vehicle pursuit policy, officials say.
May 17th, 2019 byEdgar MendezCity Will Borrow for Police Settlement
Milwaukee has borrowed many millions to pay off police legal settlements in last decade.
May 14th, 2019 byGretchen SchuldtWill Victoriano Heredia Die In Prison?
Prison for life for crime at age 17. ACLU suit challenges life sentences for teens.
May 9th, 2019 byGretchen SchuldtAppeals Court Expands Legal Searches
Suspected drunk driver's car can be searched for other drugs. Hagedorn joins ruling.
Apr 30th, 2019 byGretchen SchuldtCity Carries Shelton to Victory
Candidate for circuit court judge lost the suburbs, but won city by huge margin.
Apr 5th, 2019 byGretchen SchuldtCity Stayed Home In Election
Milwaukee turnout low, its suburbs much higher, helping Hagedorn.
Apr 4th, 2019 byRichard DavisAppeals Court Rules Sperm DNA Relevant
Reverses lower court decision disallowing DNA not from defendant found on bed in sexual assault case.
Apr 3rd, 2019 byGretchen SchuldtShelton Discusses Past Police Encounters
Circuit Court candidate’s experiences point to possible racial bias in the suburbs.
Mar 29th, 2019 byGretchen SchuldtShelton, Jones Pick Best and Worst Cases
Milwaukee Circuit Court candidates pick best and worst Supreme Court decisions.
Mar 26th, 2019 byGretchen SchuldtWhy Shelton, Jones Want To Be Judge
Candidates for Branch 40 Circuit Court talk about their motivations.
Mar 19th, 2019 byGretchen SchuldtEvers Funds Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility
Budget has $8.1 million for upgrades, so he won’t close facility as critics have demanded.
Mar 12th, 2019 byGretchen SchuldtJudge Gabler Provided False Information
Appointed to bench by Walker after his application falsely described municipal court violations.
Feb 20th, 2019 byGretchen SchuldtWJI supports Gov. Evers’ cannabis initiative
"Wisconsin's refusal so far to adopt a medical marijuana program is hurting the state's residents and its economy."
Feb 18th, 2019 byWisconsin Justice InitiativeWhy They’re In Prison
Offenses for men and women inmates in state prisons.
Feb 15th, 2019 byGretchen SchuldtTougher Drunk Driving Laws Proposed
Criminalized first offenses and fines that could devastate the poor, ACLU says.
Feb 1st, 2019 byGretchen SchuldtWJI supports expunction reform initiative
"It is much-needed and positive legislation."
Jan 30th, 2019 byWisconsin Justice Initiative县监狱改革赢得了230万美元的赠款
MacArthur grant funds effort to address overcrowding at county jail, House of Corrections.
Jan 29th, 2019 byGretchen SchuldtCity’s Pot Cases Down 17% Last Year
Milwaukee Municipal Court sees decline in marijuana cases in 2018.
Jan 28th, 2019 byGretchen SchuldtStudy Calls for Probation, Parole Reform
Wisconsin’s system is “wasting money and wasting lives,” should learn from other states.
Jan 25th, 2019 byGretchen SchuldtTrip Down the Aisle Is Very Lo-o-o-ng
Fox Lake inmate has tried for nearly a year to get prison officials to approve his marriage.
Jan 22nd, 2019 byGretchen Schuldt1.8 Million Hours of State Prison Overtime
Cost $51 million in 2018, system badly short staffed, Evers seeks reform.
Jan 14th, 2019 byGretchen SchuldtChisholm Supports Fully Legal Pot
But only with adequate implementation and regulatory structures, he says.
Jan 2nd, 2019 byGretchen SchuldtEveryone Wants Legal Pot!
A majority in all 19 Milwaukee communities favored legal pot in November referendum.
Dec 31st, 2018 byGretchen Schuldt41% of State Inmates Have Mental Health Issues
Critics decry use of prisons as dumping grounds for people with mental health problems.
Dec 14th, 2018 byGretchen SchuldtState Investigators Leave Teachers in Limbo
DPI investigations may present due process problems, appeals court judge writes.
Dec 4th, 2018 byGretchen SchuldtWood County Defendants Go Without Lawyers
Common practice in county is to hold preliminary hearings without a defense attorney.
Nov 23rd, 2018 byGretchen SchuldtWill Referendums Lead to Legal Pot?
Some legislators hope for change after medical or fully legai pot approved in 18 local referendums.
Nov 16th, 2018 byEdgar MendezBorowski Vacates Contempt Order, Recuses Himself
Judge backs off from case where he had defense attorney handcuffed and imprisoned.
Nov 12th, 2018 byGretchen SchuldtBorowski Under Pressure on Contempt Order
Public Defenders Office calls on judge to vacate controversial order and jailing of lawyer.
Nov 9th, 2018 byGretchen SchuldtA Sweep for Marijuana Referendums!
On 18 county and city ballots, all approved by up to 88% of voters.
Nov 7th, 2018 byGretchen SchuldtApologize or Resign, Lawyers Tell Judge
Judge Borowski had defense lawyer handcuffed and jailed; state attorneys group outraged.
Oct 31st, 2018 byGretchen Schuldt225 Substitution Requests Against One Judge!
All filed in last year against new Circuit Judge Kristy Yang, elected in April 2017.
Oct 18th, 2018 byGretchen SchuldtJudge Goes Easy on Violent Cop
Milwaukee police officer kicked subdued suspect in the face, gets fine, 14 days in jail.
Oct 16th, 2018 byGretchen SchuldtAppeals Court Revives Girls Prison Lawsuit
Teen girls put in isolation for months, attempted suicide, at state’s Copper Lake facility.
Oct 15th, 2018 byGretchen Schuldt42 Days in Jail for Rolling His Eyes
Judge puts defendant in jail for alleged bad attitude. Appeals court overturns decision.
Oct 8th, 2018 byGretchen SchuldtPublic Defender Pushes $70 Rate for Appointed Counsel
State hourly rate of $40 lowest in nation, indigent defendants often have no attorney.
Sep 24th, 2018 byGretchen Schuldt的计谋rt Reverses $6.7 Million Rape Verdict
Federal appeals court rules county not liable for employee raping county jail inmate.
Sep 17th, 2018 byGretchen Schuldt18-Year-Old Hangs Himself, Lacked Lawyer
Case spotlights state’s constitutional crisis, inadequate funding for appointed counsel.
Sep 13th, 2018 byGretchen SchuldtPot Referendums on November Ballot
15 counties, two cities have referendums on legalizing medical or all marijuana use.
Aug 30th, 2018 byGretchen SchuldtExperts Question Schimel’s School Safety Grants
Sending mental health professionals to training designed for security officers?
Aug 22nd, 2018 byGretchen Schuldt16 Court Reforms of Police Department
ACLU stop-and-frisk settlement requires many changes by Milwaukee Police Department.
Aug 14th, 2018 byGretchen SchuldtBail Jumping Charges Soar in Some Counties
Iowa, Chippewa and Eau Claire counties the worst, but Milwaukee has many, too.
Jul 20th, 2018 byGretchen SchuldtThe Plague of Bail Jumping Charges
134% increase in such charges in state since 2000 may force innocent people to plead guilty.
Jul 12th, 2018 byGretchen SchuldtJudge Overrules Traffic Stop Arrest
Milwaukee police officers had no grounds for interrogating driver, appeals judge rules.
Jun 18th, 2018 byGretchen Schuldt的计谋nty Board Okays Pot Referendum
Hope is that advisory referendum will push state legislators to act.
May 25th, 2018 byGretchen SchuldtOffense At Age Nine a Felony?
State high court approves adult felony charge though offender then said to be eight or nine.
May 23rd, 2018 byGretchen SchuldtJust 13% of City’s Pot Cases Involve Whites
Blacks and Hispanics make up 57% of city population but 86% of pot cases in 2017.
May 15th, 2018 byGretchen Schuldt36 Judges Call for Defense Lawyer Pay Hikes
Circuit judges from 18 counties cite difficulties finding lawyers for indigent defendants.
May 13th, 2018 byGretchen SchuldtCommittee Okays Referendum on Legalizing Pot
Unanimous vote in favor of November referendum asking to legalize and tax marijuana.
May 10th, 2018 byGraham KilmerState Incarcerations Surpass National Average
Wisconsin now imprisons a higher percent of people than national average and neighboring states.
May 9th, 2018 byGretchen SchuldtPublic Defenders Group Backs Higher Lawyer Fees
List of attorneys in state willing to defend indigent clients declines 16% in last five years.
May 3rd, 2018 byGretchen SchuldtState Has Lowest Appointed Lawyer Fee
50th in nation for pay to court appointed defense lawyers. Eau Claire judge calls for change.
Apr 30th, 2018 byGretchen SchuldtWhites Just 9% of County Pot Arrests
Blacks are 25% of county residents but were 86% of all marijuana arrests in last two years.
Apr 25th, 2018 byGretchen SchuldtAttorney Fees Challenge Ashland County
Most lawyers won’t work for $40 per hour, some came from La Crosse, 250 miles away.
Apr 23rd, 2018 byGretchen SchuldtState Bar Backs Pay Hike for Appointed Lawyers
Hourly fee for court appointed lawyers so low they can lose money on cases.
Apr 19th, 2018 byGretchen SchuldtLow Lawyer Fees a “Constitutional Crisis”?
Judge says defendants wait in jail because attorneys won’t work for state pay of $40 hour.
Apr 16th, 2018 byGretchen SchuldtWill Robert Lee Stinson Get Justice?
DNA exonerated him of murder after 24 years in jail, appeals court okays wrongful conviction suit.
Apr 12th, 2018 byGretchen SchuldtDallet Won 313 of 322 City Wards
Screnock won just nine wards, and 25% of Milwaukee’s total vote.
Apr 10th, 2018 byGretchen SchuldtDallet Won in Trumpland
She even won Sauk County, home base of Michael Screnock.
Apr 4th, 2018 byGretchen SchuldtMPD Traffic Citations Hit Minorities Heavily
Whites issued just 13% of traffic citations by Milwaukee Police in 2017.
Apr 3rd, 2018 byGretchen SchuldtPublic Defender Pay At Issue
For decades they’ve earned $40 hour in Wisconsin; federal public defenders get $140 hour.
Mar 30th, 2018 byGretchen SchuldtThe Judge That Robin Vos Hates
谁是法官Josann雷诺兹,沃克任命who ruled he must hold special elections?
Mar 27th, 2018 byGretchen SchuldtVukmir’s Prison Bill Dies in State Senate
Would have jailed 1,800 more people per year at annual cost of $57 million.
Mar 23rd, 2018 byBruce MurphyCity Seeks Dismissal of Stop & Frisk Suit
Says Chief Flynn retired and practice ended.
Mar 21st, 2018 byGretchen Schuldt的计谋nty’s Felony Traffic Cases Up 21%
2017 increase probably driven by tougher drunk driving laws.
Mar 19th, 2018 byGretchen SchuldtFelony Drug Cases Rose 14% In 2017
Opioid use may drive the numbers. Drunk driving felony cases also rose.
Mar 15th, 2018 byGretchen SchuldtCan Juveniles Get Life Without Parole?
Appeals Court asks State Supreme Court to decide if that’s constitutional.
Mar 13th, 2018 byGretchen SchuldtPrison Bill’s True Cost Much Higher
Vukmir proposal to toughen revocation rules could cost $201 million per year.
Mar 6th, 2018 byGretchen SchuldtMuni Court Traffic Cases Up 30% in 2017
Numbers reflect change in pursuit policy Chief Flynn agreed to adopt.
Feb 26th, 2018 byGretchen Schuldt的计谋nty Jails Handle State Prison Overflow
But they’re “bordeline inhumane,” worse than state prisons, some say.
Feb 20th, 2018 byGretchen SchuldtVoter’s Choice, Burns vs. Dallet
Two Supreme Court candidates answer questions, but Screnock declines.
Jan 19th, 2018 byGretchen SchuldtEllsworth Prison at 213% of Capacity
U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that no more than 137% is acceptable.
Jan 11th, 2018 byGretchen SchuldtGreen Bay Prison To Be Replaced?
Century-old Green Bay and the Oshkosh prison both horribly overcrowded. Part 5 of series.
Jan 3rd, 2018 byGretchen SchuldtBill Hikes Pay For Private Bar Lawyers
If bill passes, attorneys representing indigent defendants in criminal cases would get pay increase.
Dec 27th, 2017 byGretchen SchuldtFederal Judge Slams Lawyers in Jail Suit
Suit over baby’s death in county jail has sparring lawyers acting “like fourth graders.”
Dec 21st, 2017 byGretchen SchuldtBill Suppresses Victim’s Mental Health Records
Defendant couldn’t request, jury couldn’t see records unless victim allows it.
Dec 19th, 2017 byGretchen SchuldtColumbia Prison at 153% of Capacity
Inmates sleep on the floor because there are not enough beds. Part 4 in a series.
Dec 15th, 2017 byGretchen SchuldtWhy John Doe Probe Saved Emails
And why Schimel report complaining about investigators could be wrong.
Dec 8th, 2017 byGretchen Schuldt的计谋ncil Okays Lawyers for Muni Court
Will help defendants who can be jailed when they can’t afford to pay fines.
Nov 30th, 2017 byBruce Murphy常见的委员会批准市法院法律representation for indigent residents
The proposed ordinance passed unanimously, allocating up to $45,000 to the non-profit Legal Action of Wisconsin.
Nov 28th, 2017 byAld. Michael MurphyA Primer on Overcrowded Prisons, Part II
Percent of old inmates with costly medical problems keeps rising.
Nov 24th, 2017 byGretchen SchuldtA Primer On Crowded State Prisons
The worst could be Fox Lake prison, at 137% of capacity.
Nov 20th, 2017 byGretchen SchuldtVukmir Bill Will Cause Prison Bed Shortage
State prisons already overcrowded; bill would add 1,800 inmates, cost $57 million per year.
Nov 14th, 2017 byGretchen SchuldtBill Keeps Accused Cops on the Job
状态bill would also let cops union grab power on Fire & Police Commission.
Oct 31st, 2017 byGretchen SchuldtState Won’t Meet Prison Rape Guidelines
Walker commission rejects improvements, kicks issue to long-range study.
Oct 18th, 2017 byGretchen SchuldtPolice Suddenly Giving More Traffic Tickets
Tickets up in August, September, after declining for years.
Oct 9th, 2017 byGretchen SchuldtWill City Reform Municipal Court?
Too many judges, indigent defendants treated badly, reform needed.
Oct 5th, 2017 byBruce Murphy的计谋nty Must Pay $6.7 Million Verdict
Judge rules insurer not liable for sexual assault of County Jail inmate.
Oct 3rd, 2017 byGretchen SchuldtAny Whites Nabbed for Pot Possession?
Research of Milwaukee County cases show whites rarely arrested.
Aug 28th, 2017 byGretchen Schuldt的计谋ncil Supports Restricting Asset Forfeiture
Would only be allowed for convicted criminals. Milwaukee police opposed change.
Aug 10th, 2017 byGretchen SchuldtReduce Penalties for Pot Possession
Second offense possession still a felony in Wisconsin.
Aug 7th, 2017 byGretchen SchuldtPredatory Loan King Backs Schimel
Rod Aycox, partner of reputed mob figure, gives $2,500 to Attorney General Brad Schimel.
Jul 23rd, 2017 byGretchen Schuldt5-Year Drop in County’s Felony Cases
Serious crime cases down by 9%, but statewide felony cases rose 18% from 2011-2016.
Jul 12th, 2017 byGretchen SchuldtPictures of Youths in Prison
ACLU’s suit documents questionable treatment at Lincoln Hills, Copper Lake.
Jun 20th, 2017 byGretchen SchuldtAppeals Court Clarifies Police Custody
State claims a handcuffed man not in “custody.”
Jun 19th, 2017 byGretchen Schuldt2,030 Strip Searches at Youth Prisons
Just 32 of searches in one year at Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake found contraband.
Jun 7th, 2017 byGretchen SchuldtMunicipal Court Gets Creative
的计谋rt holds "Warrant Withdrawal Wednesday” at church on northwest side.
May 31st, 2017 byEdgar Mendez的计谋nty Tougher on Misdemeanors
Judges give sentences twice as long with more jailing than other counties.
May 25th, 2017 byGretchen SchuldtDallet May Run for Supreme Court
Judge Rebecca Dallet could oppose Justice Michael Gableman.
May 18th, 2017 byGretchen Schuldt的计谋nty May Settle With Beaten Inmate
的计谋nty lawyer backs $18,000 payment on County Jail inmate's suit.
May 10th, 2017 byGretchen Schuldt的计谋nty Hikes Jailing Fee for City
Milwaukee, suburbs face big hikes for municipal offenders jailed.
May 9th, 2017 byGretchen SchuldtAbele Blasts State on Juvenile Prisons
State wants 21% hike in fees and more inmates at failing prisons.
Apr 27th, 2017 byGretchen SchuldtACLU Seeks Lincoln Hills Injunction
Wants court to temporarily ban solitary confinement at juvenile prisons.
Apr 20th, 2017 byGretchen SchuldtDrunk Driving Bill Costs $15 Million Per Year
Department of Corrections estimates minimum cost of get-tough bill.
Apr 5th, 2017 byGretchen SchuldtWales v. Yang, Closing Arguments
They’re getting nasty, dueling over alleged dirty campaigning.
Mar 29th, 2017 byGretchen SchuldtDrunk Driving Law’s Annual Cost $20 Million?
Walker, Corrections won’t estimate cost of longer prison time for offenders.
Mar 27th, 2017 byGretchen SchuldtBail Jumping Charges Need Reform?
7,034 felony charges in 2016 for violating conditions of bond. Goyke seeks reform.
Mar 23rd, 2017 byGretchen SchuldtAnother Suit Against Clarke, County Jail
It’s the second suit alleging jail workers shackled pregnant woman inmate.
Mar 21st, 2017 byGretchen SchuldtMan Charged for Childhood Crime
State Appeals Court okays adult felony charge for act committed at age nine.
Mar 20th, 2017 byGretchen SchuldtWhy Gorsuch’s Wrong for Supreme Court
He favors corporations over people and holds radical views.
Mar 13th, 2017 byGretchen SchuldtYang vs. Wales; Should Judges Recuse?
Wales says yes if parties to case gave $1,000 donation, Yang undecided.
Mar 8th, 2017 byGretchen SchuldtWales and Yang on Judicial Pay
Two candidates for circuit court consider: should they be paid more?
Mar 5th, 2017 byGretchen SchuldtClarke Could Face Constitutional Claim
Oregon court decision suggests Sheriff is wrongly detaining immigrants.
Mar 2nd, 2017 byGretchen SchuldtClarke Can’t Delay Class Action Suit
Pregnant women shackled in county jail, could be as many as 300 in suit.
Feb 27th, 2017 byGretchen SchuldtClarke Clueless On Department Violations?
In court testimony, Sheriff can’t say how many employees faced criminal charges.
Jan 30th, 2017 byGretchen SchuldtShocking Charges in Lincoln Hills Suit
Youth suffer excruciating pain, shackling, solitary confinement, ACLU suit charges.
Jan 25th, 2017 byGretchen SchuldtMunicipal Court Cases Drop By 54%
的计谋rt handles 75,000 fewer cases than 5 years ago. Are fewer judges needed?
Jan 24th, 2017 byGretchen SchuldtBig Donors Like Justice Ziegler
Unopposed Supreme Court Justice raised $373,106 in campaign donations in 2016.
Jan 19th, 2017 byGretchen SchuldtMost Reversed Judge Of The Year
Judge William Gabler had four cases overturned by higher courts in 2016.
Jan 12th, 2017 byGretchen SchuldtFour Candidates For Muni Court Judge
Incumbent Judge Valarie Hill faces three challengers and many questions.
Jan 6th, 2017 byGretchen SchuldtJustice Ziegler, 37 Judges Unopposed
Just 11 of 48 Circuit Court judges face opponents in April Election
Jan 4th, 2017 byGretchen SchuldtSupreme Court Rules Against Open Records
Conservative majority exempts Schimel’s training videos from disclosure.
Dec 30th, 2016 byGretchen SchuldtMuni Court “Warrant Withdrawal” Draws Thousands
Special one-day clemency program a success, but treatment of indigent questioned.
Dec 20th, 2016 byEdgar MendezSheriff’s History Of Inmate Mistreatment
Problems at county jail just the latest incidents of mistreatment under Sheriff Clarke.
Nov 30th, 2016 byBruce MurphyJudge Valarie Hill Faces Challenger
Legal Aid Society attorney Brian Michel will run for Municipal Court, arguing it needs reforms.
Nov 29th, 2016 byGretchen SchuldtFour Key Judge Races Coming
Supreme Court Justice Ziegler and three Appeals Court judges running in spring election.
Nov 25th, 2016 byGretchen SchuldtBlacks Slammed by Municipal Court Fines
73% of municipal court fines hit city’s African Americans, totals $23 million over four years.
Nov 4th, 2016 byEdgar MendezPrison for Profit?
Department of Corrections seeks shortcut for new prison industries, to make money faster.
Sep 27th, 2016 byGretchen SchuldtDecriminalize Pot?
State Public Defender's office recommends decriminalizing marijuana possession.
Sep 22nd, 2016 byGretchen SchuldtSylville Smith Probe Looks Suspicious
AG Brad Schimel’s links to Milwaukee Police raise questions about his investigation.
Aug 25th, 2016 byBruce MurphyWalker Appointee Says God Decides Law
State Supreme Court nominee Daniel Kelly says scriptures trump legal precedent.
Aug 12th, 2016 byGretchen Schuldt95% of Wisconsin State Judges Are White
State trails 43 states in judicial diversity, study shows, while near the top in black incarceration.
Aug 1st, 2016 byGretchen SchuldtChisholm Far More Experienced Than Opponent
He’s handled 14 times more cases than Swanigan. He also shows up for debates.
Jul 25th, 2016 byBruce MurphyMunicipal Court Denies Open Records Request
Wisconsin Justice Initiative seeks audio tapes to see if court is following the laws on handling defendants.
Jul 24th, 2016 byBrendan O’BrienMilwaukee Municipal Court denies records request
“We are merely trying to determine whether Municipal Court is meeting its legal obligations to ensure that defendants get a fair shake,” WJI Executive Director Gretchen Schuldt said.
Jul 22nd, 2016 byWisconsin Justice InitiativeAt it Again
Alderman asked to make big money decision on 24 hour notice.
Feb 7th, 2005 byMichael HorneIn-House Election Commission Good Idea?
It is more of an internal workgroup,” Pat Curley said.
Nov 22nd, 2004 byMichael HorneCrisses Averted
Barrett and Walker Announce Plan for Ballots in Milwaukee
Oct 11th, 2004 byMichael HorneSelig Take A Hit
Washington Post Trashes Commissioner and Journal Communications. Plus: The Mea Culpa of Charles J. Sykes and Thompson’s Boycott of Miller Park.
Jun 28th, 2004 byMichael Horne