Tag: judicial accountability
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Top 5 Biggest Scandals and News Stories That Rocked Wisconsin in 2025
From a record-breaking Supreme Court election and a federal judge’s conviction to historic flooding, soaring school property taxes, and a shocking campus tragedy, 2025 exposed deep cracks in Wisconsin’s institutions—raising urgent questions about accountability, governance, and public trust across the Badger State.
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Ohio Family Court Scandal Deepens Trust Crisis in Domestic Relations System
Leslie Ann Celebrezze’s resignation and felony charge for tampering with court records have sparked nationwide concerns about integrity in family courts. Accusations include bias in case assignments and undisclosed romantic ties to a court receiver. The scandal highlights the need for reform in court practices to restore public trust and accountability.
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Wisconsin Judge Convicted of Obstruction Raises Hard Questions About Power, Process, and the Rule of Law
A federal jury convicted Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan of felony obstruction of justice, reigniting debates about judicial authority and immigration enforcement. Dugan’s actions to shield an undocumented immigrant from arrest raised concerns about a judge’s impartiality and the integrity of the legal system. Appeals are anticipated.
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