Attorney General Josh Kaul
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Attorney General Kaul stresses legality issues around voter intimidation and threats
Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul has emphasized the illegality of voter intimidation and threats to election workers. "It’s essential that we protect the right to vote," stated Kaul, affirming the commitment of the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) to ensuring a safe and secure election process. -
Wisconsin DOJ will not appeal court ruling on Milwaukee archdiocese document access
The Wisconsin Department of Justice has decided not to appeal a recent ruling by the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. The court had denied DOJ access to sealed documents from the Archdiocese of Milwaukee's bankruptcy case, filed in 2011 and closed in 2016. Despite this setback, the Clergy and Faith Leader Abuse Initiative remains active, with DOJ encouraging reports on clergy and faith leader abuse. -
Marriott settles with states over Starwood data breach
Attorney General Josh Kaul announced a $52 million settlement with Marriott International, Inc. involving 50 Attorneys General. This agreement addresses a significant data breach in the Starwood guest reservation database, which Marriott acquired in 2016. The Federal Trade Commission also reached a parallel settlement with Marriott. -
Bipartisan coalition seeks court action as TikTok fails in multistate probe
Attorney General Josh Kaul has aligned with a bipartisan group of 22 attorneys general to urge a Tennessee court to enforce its orders against TikTok. The social media platform is required to comply with an ongoing multistate consumer protection investigation by preserving and producing relevant evidence. -
Fire investigation underway in Schofield after fatal apartment blaze
The Wisconsin Department of Justice's Division of Criminal Investigation State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a fire that occurred in Schofield, Wisconsin. The incident took place on Monday morning, October 7, 2024. -
Wisconsin DOJ continues probe into Heather Szekeres' death in Shawano County
The Wisconsin Department of Justice's Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is continuing its investigation into the 2013 disappearance and death of Heather Szekeres. The DCI is working alongside the Shawano County Sheriff and Shawano Police Department in this case. -
Wisconsin DOJ investigates fatal crash following police pursuit
The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is currently investigating a death that occurred in the Village of Caledonia, Wisconsin. The incident took place on the evening of Monday, September 30, 2024. -
AG Kaul announces $70K settlement over fish kill near Merrill
Attorney General Josh Kaul announced a settlement with the former owners and operators of Morning View Dairy, a medium-sized dairy farm near Merrill, Wisconsin. The defendants agreed to pay $70,000 to resolve violations related to a fish kill in Devil Creek caused by the dairy in 2021. The settlement includes $50,000 to be paid to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for the fish killed. The settlement was approved by the Lincoln County Circuit Court on September 26, 2024. -
Attorneys general urge Congress for surgeon general warning on social media
In a letter to Congress, Attorney General Josh Kaul and 41 other attorneys general called on lawmakers to pass legislation requiring a U.S. surgeon general warning on all algorithm-driven social media platforms. The letter comes amidst growing scrutiny of social media companies for their role in generational harm to young people’s mental health. -
Attorney General Kaul launches visits with EMS Leave Behind Program recipients
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Attorney General Josh Kaul commenced a series of visits with recipients of the EMS Leave Behind Program, funded by state opioid settlement funds secured by the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ). The program enables EMS professionals to distribute overdose prevention tools and resources at the scene of care or after hospital transport to patients and their social networks. -
Attorney General Kaul meets with Wisconsin students on school safety issues
Attorney General Kaul and Office of School Safety Executive Director Meet with Wisconsin Students to Discuss School Safety -
Wisconsin announces major interstate unclaimed property litigation settlement
The Wisconsin Department of Justice and Department of Revenue, along with a bipartisan coalition of 30 states, have announced a settlement that concludes the outstanding damages phase of an unclaimed property dispute before the U.S. Supreme Court. In 2023, the Supreme Court unanimously ruled in favor of Arkansas and its coalition partners, determining that unclaimed official checks issued by MoneyGram Payment Systems, Inc. are governed by the Federal Disposition Act. -
Attorney General Kaul highlights school safety resources ahead of new academic year
As the back-to-school season commences in Wisconsin, Attorney General Josh Kaul is reminding students, parents, and school administrators about the resources available through the Office of School Safety (OSS). Since its inception in 2018, OSS has developed essential materials aimed at preventing school violence. -
Wisconsin DOJ investigates officer-involved shooting in Wisconsin Rapids
CITY of WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer-involved shooting in the City of Wisconsin Rapids, Wood County, Wis., that occurred on the morning of Tuesday, August 20, 2024. -
Officer-involved death under investigation in Fitchburg
The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is continuing to investigate an officer-involved death in the City of Fitchburg, Wis., that occurred on the morning of Monday, August 12, 2024. -
Judgment issued against Florida companies for scamming Wisconsin businesses
Attorney General Josh Kaul announced today that the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) has secured a judgment against two Florida-based companies and their owners for a business certificate scam targeting thousands of Wisconsin businesses. The judgment mandates that the defendants pay over $3.5 million, including more than $600,000 in refunds to affected businesses. -
Wisconsin DOJ investigates officer-involved shooting in Fitchburg
The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is currently investigating an officer-involved shooting that took place in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. The incident occurred on the morning of Monday, August 12, 2024. -
Wisconsin DOJ announces new missing child alert system
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Wisconsin AG reminds public that voter intimidation is illegal
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Reedsburg man sentenced for crash killing young girl boarding school bus
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) announced today that Kevin Green, 19, of Reedsburg, Wis., has been sentenced after pleading guilty to Homicide by Negligent Operation of a Vehicle. Green was driving the vehicle that struck and killed a 13-year-old child as she boarded a school bus on May 12, 2023. He has been sentenced to four years of probation with conditions including three months conditional jail with Huber privileges, 200 hours of community service with at least 50 hours per year, eight community presentations to high-school-aged children about...