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8:57 pm
Fri March 29, 2013

One In Custody After Protest Over Lack Of Charges In Williams Case

A street protest stemming from the Derek Williams case in Milwaukee has led to at least one person being taken into police custody.

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Criminal Justice
5:20 pm
Fri March 29, 2013

No Charges Pressed Against Police In Derek Williams Case

A prosecutor's decision not to pursue charges against police officers in the Derek Williams case in Milwaukee has caused concern amongst Williams' family and lawyers, as well as a street protest this afternoon.

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Criminal Justice
6:00 am
Thu March 28, 2013

State Senator Wants New Criminal Penalties To Come With Price Tag

Credit legis.wisconsin.gov
Senator Lena Taylor.

Legislation that adds a price tag to new criminal penalties has passed a legislative committee.

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Criminal Justice
3:38 pm
Tue March 26, 2013

Methods For Housing, Tracking Sex Offenders Under Scrutiny

Credit Wisconsin Department of Corrections
The Department of Corrections discloses the location of sex offenders through registries and maps on its website; it also disseminates alerts to communities when a sex offender moves into the community.

State legislators are looking for ways to save money by improving Wisconsin’s system for housing and monitoring released sex offenders.


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