Attorney General Josh Kaul
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17 West Main Street, MADISON, WI 53703
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The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced that this upcoming Saturday, April 27, 2023, is National Drug Take Back Day. Attorney General Josh Kaul emphasized the importance of the event, stating, “Cleaning out your medicine cabinet to get rid of unused and unwanted medications can help with the fight against the opioid epidemic.” Wisconsinites are encouraged to participate in the more than 135 events planned across the state, in collaboration with over 248 participating law enforcement agencies.The initiative aims to provide a safe, convenient, and...
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Twelve Tribal nations, county, and municipal law enforcement agencies have been awarded grants from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) to address the dangers of opioid use in their communities. The projects funded by these grants focus on prevention, intervention, and treatment activities aimed at combating the opioid epidemic.Attorney General Josh Kaul highlighted the importance of law enforcement agencies in the fight against the opioid epidemic, emphasizing the significance of prevention and intervention efforts. Governor Tony Evers acknowledged the...
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The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of School Safety (OSS) is conducting a Behavioral and Threat Assessment Management (BTAM) training in Appleton, Wis. as part of preparations ahead of the 25th anniversary of the Columbine High School shooting.Attorney General Josh Kaul highlighted the importance of such trainings, stating, "It has been 25 years since the Columbine tragedy, and, sadly, violence in schools hasn’t gone away. The need to be vigilant about school safety has only become clearer... we must take a proactive approach to keeping kids safe in school."...
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MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul has unveiled a new collaboration between Wisconsin and the U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) aimed at enhancing consumer protections for airline passengers. The partnership focuses on addressing and resolving consumer complaints against airlines and ticket agents, with a particular emphasis on ensuring compliance with federal aviation consumer protection regulations.Kaul emphasized the importance of the partnership, stating, “Airlines and ticket agents conducting business in Wisconsin must do so honestly and treat...
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The 5th annual ICAC Conference on Missing and Exploited Children in Appleton, Wis. has commenced, with a focus on the alarming rise of sextortion cases involving children. Attorney General Josh Kaul expressed the importance of keeping children safe, thanking participants and agencies for their dedication to combating internet crimes against children.Sextortion, a form of child sexual exploitation, was highlighted at the conference. National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) reported a significant increase in cases, particularly in financial sextortion...
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PARK FALLS, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating a death in Park Falls, Wis. that occurred on the afternoon of April 13, 2024.At approximately 4:09 p.m., officers with the Park Falls Police Department responded to reports of shots fired near the 600 block of 2nd Avenue North in Park Falls. When they arrived, officers found a deceased adult with multiple gunshot wounds. A handgun was found at the scene. A suspect has been taken into custody."There is no danger to the public at this time," assured the...
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GRAND CHUTE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is currently looking into an officer-involved shooting that took place in the Town of Grand Chute, Wis. on the evening of Friday, April 12, 2024.According to reports, deputies from the Outagamie County Sheriff’s Office responded to a vehicle crash in the 2800 block of W. Prospect Avenue in the Town of Grand Chute. Upon arrival, they encountered an individual brandishing a knife. Despite attempts to subdue the individual with a taser, one deputy resorted to discharging...
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Attorney General Josh Kaul has joined a coalition of 19 states in support of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) climate disclosure rules. These rules, which were recently published, mandate that public companies disclose climate-related risks that could significantly impact their business operations.In a statement, Attorney General Kaul emphasized the importance of transparency, stating, "Publicly listed companies should be transparent about their climate-related costs and risks." He highlighted the significance of the rules in ensuring that companies provide...
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Attorney General Josh Kaul has expressed his support for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's move to designate nine PFAS compounds as hazardous constituents under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). In a comment letter submitted alongside a coalition of 12 states, Kaul emphasized the importance of taking action to address PFAS contamination.“The EPA’s proposal to list these chemicals as hazardous constituents under RCRA would facilitate the cleanup of PFAS contamination,” Attorney General Kaul stated. “We must use the tools available under state and...
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MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice, on behalf of the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, today filed a lawsuit against Jeremy Kruk for unlawful labor practices as it relates to his former custom apparel business, Crushin It Promotions, LLC.“This case alleges that the defendant engaged in unacceptable business practices,” said Attorney General Josh Kaul. “We will work to ensure that the impacted employees receive what they’re owed.”"Fair workplaces depend on upholding the laws that govern labor practices," Department of Workforce Development...
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Attorney General Josh Kaul of Wisconsin has taken a stand against predatory lending practices by joining a multistate lawsuit targeting Mariner Finance for violating consumer protection laws. The lawsuit alleges that Mariner Finance engaged in deceptive practices by charging consumers for hidden add-on products without their consent, leading to significant financial harm.According to Attorney General Kaul, the lawsuit accuses Mariner Finance of misleading consumers and adding substantial amounts to their loan obligations through undisclosed fees and premiums. In 2019...
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The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is looking into an officer-involved death that took place in Beloit, Wisconsin on Saturday, March 16, 2024.During the incident, Sergeant Lewis, a law enforcement officer with 15 years of service, fired his weapon, striking the suspect, Ray Castro, who was later pronounced deceased at a local hospital. Sergeant Lewis is currently on administrative leave as part of the department's policy.Multiple agencies are involved in the investigation, including the Rock County Medical Examiner’s...
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Attorney General Josh Kaul and Gov. Tony Evers have joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general in supporting the Biden administration's challenge to Idaho's near-total ban on abortion. In an amicus brief filed in United States of America v. Idaho, the coalition backed the U.S. government's argument that the ban conflicts with the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA). Attorney General Kaul pointed out that the ban not only endangers the lives and health of pregnant individuals in Idaho but also has serious repercussions on the health systems of other states. He...
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MADISON, Wis. – Today, Governor Tony Evers signed Assembly Bill 1050 into law, ensuring continued support for the Department of Justice Office of School Safety (OSS) in Wisconsin through September 2025.Attorney General Kaul praised the OSS's approach, stating, "The Office of School Safety’s proactive and collaborative approach is helping keep kids safe when they’re at school."Governor Evers expressed satisfaction with the bipartisan effort, saying, "I’m glad that we were able to reach a bipartisan consensus to fund these additional positions so the Office of School...
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The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is currently looking into an officer-involved death incident that took place in Janesville, Wisconsin on the evening of March 1, 2024.According to the report, the Janesville Police Department responded to a 911 call concerning an armed individual in the 1200 block of N. Parker Street. Officers encountered Andrew Zigler, 52 years old, who refused to exit the residence. Sergeant Jimmy Holford III, a veteran with over 16 years of law enforcement experience, discharged his weapon at Zigler,...
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Attorney General Josh Kaul, along with the U.S. Department of Justice and 15 other states and district attorneys general, has filed a civil antitrust lawsuit against Apple for monopolization or attempted monopolization of smartphone markets. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, alleges that Apple maintains a monopoly over smartphones by imposing contractual restrictions on developers and withholding critical access points.In a statement, Attorney General Josh Kaul emphasized, “Wisconsin consumers shouldn’t have to pay inflated...
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MISHICOT, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is currently looking into an officer-involved incident that took place in Mishicot, Wis. on Tuesday, March 19, 2024.According to the report, officers from the Mishicot Police Department responded to a domestic dispute on South Main Street, where they encountered a subject who approached them aggressively despite verbal commands. The officers used non-lethal means to try to control the individual, who then required life-saving measures and was subsequently taken to a local...
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The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is currently investigating an officer-involved death in Beloit, Wis., that occurred on Saturday, March 16, 2024.According to the report, during a vehicle pursuit involving an alleged carjacking suspect, the subject rammed their vehicle into a Roscoe police officer’s squad car, prompting the officer to fire their weapon and strike the suspect. Despite life-saving measures, the subject was later pronounced deceased at a local hospital."A Roscoe police officer fired their weapon striking the...
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The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is currently looking into an officer involved critical incident (OICI) that took place in Green Bay, Wis. on February 23, 2024.According to the report, during the incident, "Steve Evaristo Ventura, age 40, fired his weapon. Ventura and Officer Skenandore then exchanged gunfire." Unfortunately, Ventura sustained injuries and despite receiving medical attention, he later passed away. The cause of Ventura's injuries is still being investigated.Fortunately, "No law enforcement officers were...
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Attorney General Josh Kaul announced a significant judgment against Missouri-based timeshare exit company Relief Solutions International, requiring them to pay more than $2.5 million in penalties and refund all Wisconsin customers. Kaul expressed, "This judgment provides relief for Wisconsin consumers and holds the owners of this timeshare exit company accountable. Thank you to those at DOJ and DATCP whose stellar work led to this result."Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski added, "I am pleased that Relief...
