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Judge Hannah Dugan, serving in Milwaukee County, has been found guilty of a felony charge for obstructing federal agents during an immigration arrest attempt outside her courtroom. The jury, consisting of seven men and five women, deliberated for over six hours before reaching their verdict. Dugan was also found not guilty on a lesser misdemeanor charge. This case has sparked a national debate on the judiciarys role during the Trump administrations immigration crackdown. Dugan, who has served for nine years, was charged with obstruction of a federal agency and concealing a wanted person. She pleaded not guilty to both charges. The case revolved around Dugans actions during an attempted arrest of Eduardo Flores-Ruiz, a thirty-one-year-old charged with battery. Dugan directed Flores-Ruiz and his attorney through a non-public door, leading to his later arrest outside the courthouse. The prosecution focused on five specific actions taken by Dugan, while the defense argued she was simply following guidance on handling such arrests. This case marks the first time a state judge has gone to trial for obstructing immigration agents.

Federal jury acquits Judge Dugan on concealment charge, convicts on obstruction: A split verdict in the case against Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan, who faced charges for concealing an individual from arrest and obstructing a federal agency proceeding. The jury found her guilty of the latter charge but acquitted her on the former. The charges stemmed from an incident where Dugan directed ICE agents away from a suspect and rescheduled his case, leading to his arrest outside the courthouse. The jurys decision hinged on whether Dugan knew the suspect was the target of the ICE agents.

Milwaukee School Board President, Missy Zombor, is advocating for stricter rules on school resource officers involvement in non-criminal student behavior. She introduced a resolution in December, which, if approved, would limit officers intervention in minor issues and require detailed public reports. The resolution, if adopted, would necessitate a new district policy by February, potentially altering the current agreement with the police department. Studies suggest that police presence in schools can lead to more disciplinary actions, particularly for marginalized students. This resolution aims to clarify officers roles, give principals more authority, and ensure student privacy and notification during questioning or arrests.

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Milwaukee School Board Rejects Pius Elevens Sports Complex Proposal The Milwaukee School Board has rejected Pius Eleven Catholic High Schools proposal to build a sports complex at Dyer Playfield, a public park. The school had sought a long-term lease for the playfield, owned by the City of Milwaukee and managed by Milwaukee Recreation. The board, along with the Common Council, values the playfield as a public asset for all residents. Pius Eleven had presented renderings of a potential stadium, but specifics were not provided. Milwaukee Recreation has its own plans to revitalize all playfields, ensuring Dyer remains accessible to everyone.

The Salvation Army in Waukesha is grappling with a significant shortfall in their annual Red Kettle Campaign, with donations currently at just 65% of their $350,000 goal. The absence of kettles at six stores, which contributed $65,000 last year, has exacerbated the situation. The funds raised are crucial for their budget and supporting the needs of 230 individuals seeking shelter annually. With Christmas Eve approaching, theyre hoping for a last-minute surge in donations, both in-person and online, to avoid tough decisions impacting their services.

Deliberations commence in Judge Dugans obstruction trial; jury, selected from diverse counties, must reach unanimous verdict to convict. Jury instructions emphasize evidence-based decision-making, with potential for mistrial if consensus isnt reached.