Attorney General Josh Kaul
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Attorney General Kaul Announces $700 Million Settlement with Google over Play Store Misconduct
Attorney General Josh Kaul, along with a bipartisan group of 52 other attorneys general, has reached a $700 million settlement with Google in a lawsuit that addressed Google's anticompetitive conduct with the Google Play Store. The settlement aims to address concerns about Google's monopolistic practices and protect consumers from paying extra due to anticompetitive behavior.In the settlement, Google has agreed to pay $630 million in restitution to consumers who made purchases on the Google Play Store between August 2016 and September 2023 and were affected by Google's... -
FCC Adopts One-to-One Consent Rule to Protect Consumers from Unwanted Telemarketing Robocalls and Robotexts
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has amended a rule governing telemarketing communications to protect consumers from unwanted robocalls and robotexts. The new rule, known as "one-to-one consent," requires businesses to obtain written consent from consumers before sending such communications.Under the previous rule, lead generating businesses were able to mislead consumers by obtaining consent for one company's telecommunications, only to bombard them with unwanted calls and text messages from industry competitors. This practice left consumers frustrated and... -
Antigo Man Charged with Five Counts Related to Drug Trafficking
Antigo, Wisconsin - Brady L. Mevis, a 24-year-old resident of Antigo, has been charged with multiple counts related to drug trafficking, according to the Wisconsin Department of Justice. Mevis faces two charges of Conspiracy to Commit Delivery of Methamphetamine, two charges of Maintaining a Drug Trafficking Place, and one charge of Possession with Intent to Deliver THC as a Party to a Crime.Attorney General Josh Kaul emphasized the danger that drug dealing poses to communities and expressed pride in the collaboration between the Wisconsin Department of Justice and other... -
Wisconsin Inmate Sentenced for 2018 Bomb Scare Against Governor
Wisconsin inmate, Terrance Grissom, was sentenced to three years of incarceration and two years of extended supervision for his involvement in a bomb scare threat against the Governor in 2018. The sentencing was carried out by Dane County Circuity Court Judge John Hyland on December 14, 2023. Grissom had previously pled guilty to Bomb Scare, as a Habitual Criminal on December 7, 2023.Attorney General Josh Kaul emphasized the importance of holding individuals accountable for making criminal threats. He stated, "Those who make criminal threats to harm others must be held... -
Two Found Guilty of Homicide in Connection to Death of Dodgeville, Wis. Woman
IOWA COUNTY, Wis. - Aric L. Way, 51, of Glendale, Wis., and Philip G. Schmidt-Way, 28, of Loveland, Colo., have been found guilty of First-Degree Intentional Homicide in connection to the murder of their mother/grandmother in Dodgeville, Wis. on July 19, 2021. The verdict was announced by the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI)."The convictions in this complex homicide case were possible because of the diligent work of those who investigated and prosecuted this case," said Attorney General Josh Kaul. "Thank you to everyone who helped... -
Attorney General Kaul Statement on Circuit Court Decision that 1849 Law Does Not Apply to Abortions
Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul has expressed his support for a recent decision made by Dane County Circuit Court Judge Diane Schlipper. The judge ruled that Wis. Stat. 940.04, a law dating back to 1849, does not apply to consensual abortions. In response to the ruling, Attorney General Kaul released a statement highlighting the significance of the decision.In his statement, Attorney General Kaul emphasized the positive outcomes resulting from the court's decision. He stated, "Freedom wins. Equality wins. Women's health wins." The ruling was seen as a momentous... -
AG Kaul Joins Multistate Effort to Uphold Gun Magazine Capacity Laws
Attorney General Josh Kaul has joined a coalition of 19 other attorneys general in supporting California's efforts to restrict the capacity of firearms magazines within its borders. The coalition filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Court, arguing that California's prohibition on the possession and sale of large-capacity magazines is consistent with the Second Amendment to the Constitution."Preventing harm from gun violence is an integral part of protecting safety," said Attorney General Kaul. "States can and should be able to adopt... -
Chippewa County, 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 Chippewa County, Wis. on the morning of Friday, December 1, 2023.According to reports, the incident began when a Dunn County Sheriff's deputy initiated a pursuit of a vehicle in Dunn County. The pursuit continued into Chippewa County and eventually entered the Township of Wheaton. The pursued vehicle then exited Hwy 29 onto 90th Street, where it eventually reached a dead-end. In a desperate attempt to... -
AG Kaul Announces $100,000 Settlement with Paul Bugar Trucking Inc., and Paul J. Bugar for Alleged Water Pollution Violations
Attorney General Josh Kaul has announced a $100,000 settlement with Paul Bugar Trucking, Inc. and its owner, Paul J. Bugar. The settlement comes as a resolution to a civil environmental enforcement action, which alleged violations of a Wisconsin Pollution Discharge Elimination System (WPDES) permit for the company's non-metallic mining operations in Clark County, Wisconsin."Companies entrusted with WPDES permits must uphold their obligations under those permits," stated Attorney General Kaul. "When those obligations aren't met, Wisconsin DOJ is prepared to act to ensure... -
AG Kaul Joins CFPB and 10 States in Securing Relief for Allegedly Illegal Student Lending Practices
Attorney General Josh Kaul, along with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and 10 states, has announced a significant victory in the fight against predatory student lending practices. Prehired, a Delaware-based company, has been ordered to provide more than $30 million in relief to student borrowers who were allegedly deceived and trapped in income share loans that violated the law.The allegations against Prehired include false promises of job placement, deceptive loan practices, and abusive debt collection tactics. The states and the CFPB filed an adversary... -
Officer Involved Critical Incident Under Investigation in Ozaukee County, Wis.
The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is currently conducting an investigation into an officer involved critical incident that took place in Grafton, Wis. on the morning of Thursday, November 2, 2023.According to reports, deputies from the Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office attempted to apprehend Christopher T. Sewell, a 29-year-old individual with outstanding felony warrants. Sewell, however, chose to flee in his vehicle, leading law enforcement on a pursuit. During the chase, officers deployed a tire deflation device, causing... -
Attorney General Kaul Announces Legislation to Keep Guns Out of the Hands of Domestic Abusers
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul, together with state Senator Kelda Roys and state Representative Lisa Subeck, has unveiled new legislation aimed at preventing individuals convicted of violent offenses related to domestic violence from legally purchasing or possessing firearms in Wisconsin. The proposed bill focuses on reorganizing existing statutes to ensure that individuals convicted of disorderly conduct resulting from domestic violence are prohibited from possessing firearms.Attorney General Josh Kaul emphasized the importance of keeping firearms... -
Attorney General Kaul Celebrates Groundbreaking of New Wisconsin State Crime Laboratory in Milwaukee
Attorney General Josh Kaul has expressed his excitement as the groundbreaking of the new Wisconsin State Crime Laboratory takes place in the Milwaukee area. The current crime lab, which has been in operation since 1983, has become outdated and insufficient to meet the demands of modern scientific advancements.Speaking about the project, Attorney General Kaul stated, "Efforts to build a new crime lab in the Milwaukee area began well before I was first sworn in as Attorney General, and I'm thrilled that we're now able to put shovels in the ground to get this done. My top... -
Wisconsin Ranks Number One During Fall Drug Take Back Day
The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced that Wisconsin has ranked number one in the country for the most prescription medications collected during the fall 2023 Drug Take Back. With a total of 53,122 lbs. of unwanted medications collected this fall, Wisconsin has once again demonstrated its commitment to keeping its communities safe.Attorney General Josh Kaul expressed his gratitude to the people of Wisconsin for their participation in the event, stating, "Because of collaboration among many partners around the state and the commitment of Wisconsinites to...