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Milwaukee man receives 59-year sentence for child sexual assault
A Milwaukee man has been sentenced to 59 years in prison for crimes related to child sexual assault.
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Attorneys general urge FCC action against illegal robocalls
Attorney General Josh Kaul, along with a bipartisan group of 46 Attorneys General, has urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to enhance its Robocall Mitigation Database (RMD).
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Wisconsin leads US in fall drug take back collection
The Wisconsin Department of Justice has announced that Wisconsin led the nation in the amount of prescription medications collected during the Fall 2024 Drug Take Back event.
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Wisconsin DOJ releases annual report highlighting crime lab developments
Attorney General Josh Kaul has released the 2023 Annual Report for the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Forensic Sciences (DFS) crime laboratories.
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Wisconsin DOJ releases annual report highlighting increase in student safety tips
The Wisconsin Department of Justice's Office of School Safety (OSS) has published its 2023-2024 annual report for the Speak Up, Speak Out (SUSO) program.
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Gundersen settles air pollution case with $160K payment
Attorney General Josh Kaul has announced a settlement with Gundersen Lutheran Administrative Services, Inc. for $160,000.
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Wisconsin joins $1.37 billion settlement with Kroger over opioid crisis
Attorney General Josh Kaul, in collaboration with a bipartisan coalition of thirty state attorneys general, has announced a settlement agreement with Kroger valued at $1.37 billion.
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Attorneys general condemn potential election-related violence
Attorney General Josh Kaul has joined a bipartisan coalition of 51 attorneys general to denounce any potential violence related to the upcoming election results.
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Settlements reached in drug price inflation case involving Heritage Pharmaceuticals
Attorney General Josh Kaul has revealed two major settlements and cooperation agreements involving Heritage Pharmaceuticals and Apotex, totaling $49.1 million.
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AG Kaul emphasizes parent-child talks during safe online month
Attorney General Josh Kaul is emphasizing the importance of online safety discussions between parents and children during Keep Your Kids Safe Online Month.
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Coalition files brief supporting "Keeping Families Together" program
Attorney General Josh Kaul has joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in the case of Texas v. DHS.
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Wisconsin DOJ emphasizes support amid reduced federal funding for domestic violence services
The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) is emphasizing the importance of supporting victims of domestic violence during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Attorney General Josh Kaul highlighted the resources available for survivors and stressed the need for financial backing for victim service providers, especially in light of decreased federal Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funding.
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Wisconsin prepares for National Drug Take Back Day on October 26
The Wisconsin Department of Justice has announced that National Drug Take Back Day will take place on Saturday, October 26, 2024. More than 155 events are scheduled across the state with participation from over 275 law enforcement agencies. The initiative encourages residents to dispose of unwanted and unused medications safely.
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Officer-involved death in Fitchburg investigated by Wisconsin DOJ
The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) has completed an investigation into an officer-involved death in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. The incident occurred on the morning of August 12, 2024.
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Dielectric Materials fined $90k for alleged hazardous waste violations in Wisconsin
Attorney General Josh Kaul has announced a civil judgment against Dielectric Materials, Inc. for alleged hazardous waste violations at its Ozaukee County facility. The company is required to pay a $90,000 penalty as part of the settlement approved by the Ozaukee County Circuit Court on October 8, 2024.
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Attorney General Kaul stresses legality issues around voter intimidation and threats
Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul has emphasized the illegality of voter intimidation and threats to election workers. "It’s essential that we protect the right to vote," stated Kaul, affirming the commitment of the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) to ensuring a safe and secure election process.
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Wisconsin DOJ will not appeal court ruling on Milwaukee archdiocese document access
The Wisconsin Department of Justice has decided not to appeal a recent ruling by the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. The court had denied DOJ access to sealed documents from the Archdiocese of Milwaukee's bankruptcy case, filed in 2011 and closed in 2016. Despite this setback, the Clergy and Faith Leader Abuse Initiative remains active, with DOJ encouraging reports on clergy and faith leader abuse.
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Marriott settles with states over Starwood data breach
Attorney General Josh Kaul announced a $52 million settlement with Marriott International, Inc. involving 50 Attorneys General. This agreement addresses a significant data breach in the Starwood guest reservation database, which Marriott acquired in 2016. The Federal Trade Commission also reached a parallel settlement with Marriott.
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Bipartisan coalition seeks court action as TikTok fails in multistate probe
Attorney General Josh Kaul has aligned with a bipartisan group of 22 attorneys general to urge a Tennessee court to enforce its orders against TikTok. The social media platform is required to comply with an ongoing multistate consumer protection investigation by preserving and producing relevant evidence.
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Fire investigation underway in Schofield after fatal apartment blaze
The Wisconsin Department of Justice's Division of Criminal Investigation State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a fire that occurred in Schofield, Wisconsin. The incident took place on Monday morning, October 7, 2024.