Attorney General Josh Kaul
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Attorney General Kaul Takes Action to Protect Dreamers and DACA Program
Attorney General Josh Kaul has joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general in urging the Appeals Court to reverse the decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. The coalition filed an amicus brief before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, arguing that the DACA program is authorized by law and should be upheld.The DACA program has been a resounding success, according to Attorney General Kaul. He emphasizes the importance of protecting Dreamers and ensuring that any court-imposed changes have limited impact on them and their... -
Man Receives Life Sentence for Murder of Dodgeville, Wis. Woman
Aric L. Way, a resident of Glendale, Wisconsin, has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of release on supervision for the murder of his mother in Dodgeville on July 19, 2021. The Wisconsin Department of Justice made the announcement earlier today, emphasizing the severity of the crime. Attorney General Josh Kaul expressed gratitude towards those involved in ensuring that the defendant faces the consequences for his actions.The victim was discovered deceased in her Dodgeville home, with an autopsy revealing carbon monoxide poisoning as a contributing... -
Officer Involved Critical Incident in Winnebago County, Wis.
The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is currently investigating an officer involved critical incident that took place in Winnebago County, Wis. on the evening of Friday, February 2, 2024.According to reports, a North Fond du Lac police officer initiated a traffic stop in the Village of North Fond du Lac around 9:40 p.m. However, the vehicle involved in the stop fled, leading law enforcement on a pursuit. In an effort to stop the vehicle, a Fond du Lac County Sheriff's deputy deployed a tire deflation device on Interstate 41... -
Attorney General Kaul Reacts to Wisconsin Supreme Court's Decision on Evers v. Marklein
Attorney General Josh Kaul expressed his thoughts on the recent decision made by the Wisconsin Supreme Court to accept jurisdiction in the case Evers v. Marklein. In a statement released today, he emphasized the importance of the separation of powers in the government system."The separation of powers is foundational to our system of government," Attorney General Kaul stated. "That principle, which guards against the concentration of governmental power, is inconsistent with permitting legislative committees to exercise a veto over executive branch actions like DNR's... -
Attorney General Josh Kaul Joins Coalition Urging Supreme Court to Protect Medication Abortion Access
Attorney General Josh Kaul has taken action to protect access to medication abortion by joining a coalition of 24 attorneys general. The coalition has filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Supreme Court to support efforts by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Danco Laboratories LLC to reverse a ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.The ruling in question reinstated certain restrictions on the medication known as mifepristone, despite the FDA determining that these restrictions were medically unnecessary. Mifepristone, when used in combination... -
Attorney General Announces $350 Million Settlement Over Marketing Firm's Role in Opioid Epidemic
Attorney General Josh Kaul has revealed a significant $350 million national settlement with Publicis Health, a global marketing and communications firm, regarding its involvement in the prescription opioid crisis. As part of the agreement, Wisconsin will receive over $6 million from the settlement to aid in addressing the ongoing opioid crisis.Publicis Health has acknowledged the harm caused by its actions, and this settlement will provide additional financial support to communities severely impacted by the opioid crisis. The funds will be utilized for treatment and... -
Office of School Safety to Provide Eleven Regional Behavioral and Threat Assessment Management Trainings Around Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of School Safety (OSS) has announced that it will be conducting eleven Behavioral and Threat Assessment Management (BTAM) trainings across the state of Wisconsin. These trainings aim to educate school administrators, mental health professionals, security personnel, community partners, and law enforcement on the importance of threat assessment in preventing violence in schools.Attorney General Josh Kaul emphasized the need for proactive measures to ensure school safety, stating, "We must be proactive in working to keep our... -
Office of School Safety Receives 10,000th Contact to Speak Up, Speak Out Tipline
The Speak Up, Speak Out (SUSO) tipline, an initiative of the Wisconsin Department of Justice Office of School Safety (OSS), has reached a significant milestone. Since its launch on September 1, 2020, the tipline has received its 10,000th contact. This marks a significant achievement for the program, which aims to provide students with immediate and confidential support for any safety concerns they may have.Attorney General Josh Kaul expressed his appreciation for the trust and confidence that students and educators have placed in SUSO. He emphasized the importance of... -
AG Kaul Announces New Electronic Storage Detection Canine at the Wisconsin Department of Justice
Attorney General Josh Kaul has unveiled a new addition to the Wisconsin Department of Justice's Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) - an Electronic Storage Detection (ESD) canine named Moose. The specially trained dog will assist in investigations throughout the state that involve the detection of electronics."Electronic storage detection canines like Moose help in holding those who commit internet crimes against children accountable," said Attorney General Josh Kaul. "We're glad to have Moose working to keep kids in Wisconsin safe."Moose, along with his handler... -
Officer Involved Critical Incident Investigation in Appleton, Wis.
The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is currently conducting an investigation into an officer involved critical incident (OICI) in Appleton, Wis. that occurred on the morning of Tuesday, January 23, 2024.According to reports, the Appleton Police Department received a call at approximately 1:33 a.m. regarding shots fired inside the Maritime Bar located at 336 W. Wisconsin Avenue in Appleton. Law enforcement promptly responded to the scene and were met with an armed individual who opened fire on them. In response, an officer... -
Officer Involved Critical Incident Under Investigation in Town of Crescent, Wis.
The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is currently investigating an officer involved critical incident (OICI) that took place in the Town of Crescent, Wis. on the evening of Saturday, January 20, 2024.According to reports, the Oneida County Sheriff's Office received two hang-up 911 calls on Saturday night, prompting a welfare check at a residence on River Street in the Town of Crescent. In response, three Oneida County Sheriff's deputies and two Rhinelander police officers were dispatched to the scene.Upon their arrival, law... -
Town of Grand Chute, Wis. Death Investigation
The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is currently conducting a death investigation in the Town of Grand Chute, Wisconsin. The incident took place on Wednesday, January 3, 2024.Outagamie County District Attorney Mindy Tempelis has determined that this incident does not constitute an Officer-Involved Death, as defined by Wisconsin law. Therefore, it is now being treated as a death investigation.According to reports, the Town of Grand Chute Police Department received a call at approximately 2:08 p.m. regarding an individual... -
AG Kaul Announces New Partnership Between the Wisconsin Anti-Human Trafficking and Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives Task Forces
Attorney General Josh Kaul has announced a new partnership between the Wisconsin Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force (WAHTTF) and the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives (MMIWR) Task Force. The partnership aims to address the prevalence of human trafficking in Wisconsin's Indigenous communities and increase collaboration among law enforcement, tribal leadership, victim advocates, and other disciplines.According to Attorney General Kaul, the partnership will make both task forces more comprehensive and effective in their fight against human trafficking. The... -
Wisconsin Department of Justice Investigates Officer Involved Critical Incident in Monona
The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is currently investigating an officer involved critical incident that took place in the City of Monona, Wis. on the evening of Monday, January 1, 2024.The incident began when Monona Police Department Sergeant Adam Nachreiner, an officer with almost 21 years of law enforcement experience, initiated a traffic stop of a suspicious vehicle for reckless driving at Nichols and Monona Drive. However, the vehicle chose to flee from the scene. In an attempt to stop the vehicle, Dane County Sheriff... -
Village of Rothschild, Wis. Officer Involved Critical Incident
The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is currently investigating an officer involved critical incident that took place in the Village of Rothschild, Wis. on the evening of Wednesday, January 3, 2024.The incident began when the Village of Rothschild Police Department received a 911 call requesting a welfare check at a residence on Urban Street. Law enforcement from Rothschild, Kronenwetter, and Everest Metro Police Departments quickly responded to the scene.Upon entering the residence, law enforcement made contact with the... -
Town of Grand Chute, Wis. Officer Involved Critical Incident
The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is currently investigating an officer involved critical incident that took place in the Town of Grand Chute, Wis. on Wednesday, January 3, 2024.According to reports, the incident occurred in the afternoon when the Town of Grand Chute Police Department received a report of retail theft at the Fleet Farm on W. Wisconsin Ave. Upon arrival, the officers encountered the suspect who attempted to flee in a vehicle. The suspect then lost control of the vehicle, crashed into another vehicle, and... -
City of Monona, Wis. Officer Involved Critical Incident
The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is currently investigating an officer involved critical incident that occurred on the evening of January 1, 2024, in the City of Monona, Wis.According to reports, the incident began when officers from the Monona Police Department initiated a traffic stop for a suspicious vehicle at Nichols and Monona Drive. However, the vehicle fled from the officers. In an attempt to stop the vehicle, a Dane County deputy deployed a tire deflation device. Unfortunately, the vehicle crashed near the... -
Investigation Underway After Officer-Involved Critical Incident in Weston, Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is currently investigating an officer-involved critical incident that took place on the evening of December 27, 2023, in Marathon County, Wisconsin. The incident occurred in the Village of Weston, and the DCI is working diligently to determine the facts surrounding this case.According to the Everest Metro Police Department, they received a 911 call at approximately 11:12 p.m. reporting a domestic incident. Responding officers arrived at a residence on the 3300 block of Mount View Avenue in... -
Attorney General Kaul Applauds Wisconsin Supreme Court Decision Invalidating Legislative Maps
Attorney General Josh Kaul has expressed his satisfaction with the recent ruling by the Wisconsin Supreme Court, which declared the state's legislative maps unconstitutional. The decision will require new maps to be drawn before the upcoming 2024 election.In a statement released today, Attorney General Kaul stated, "Today is a great day for democracy in Wisconsin." He went on to highlight the impact of partisan gerrymandering on the state's legislative process, saying, "For over a decade, our state legislature has been elected in a fundamentally undemocratic manner due to... -
Janesville Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for 2021 Death in Wisconsin Dells
A Janesville man, Jeremy Lee Mondy, has been sentenced to life in prison for his involvement in a death that occurred in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin. The sentencing was carried out by Columbia County Judge Todd Hepler, who deemed that Mondy's actions warranted a lengthy imprisonment.Attorney General Kaul expressed his satisfaction with the sentencing, stating, "This sentence will keep the public safe from this defendant for a very long time. Thank you to the investigators and prosecution team for ensuring that justice was served in this case."Mondy was found guilty of...