Trial begins for Wisconsin judge accused of helping immigrant evade federal authorities

Opening remarks by Assistant U.S. Attorney Keith Alexander kicked off an extraordinary trial for a public official. Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan is charged with obstruction and concealment for her actions this spring during President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown.
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Milwaukee judge on trial for aiding immigrant told staffer she'd take 'the heat'

Prosecutors played audio recordings to show jurors that a Wisconsin judge knew what was at stake when she directed an immigrant to a private door while federal agents were in
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What could be ahead as Judge Hannah Dugan's trial begins? Here's what experts say

WUWM analyzes the politics and the legal issues in the federal criminal trial of Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan. Her trial begins Monday, Dec. 15.

Trial Begins for Judge Charged With Helping Man Evade Immigration Authorities

The Justice Department says Hannah Dugan wasn’t above the law, while her defense team says she tried to follow courthouse policy.

Trial Opens for Judge Accused of Steering Immigrant Away from Federal Agents

There was no corrupt intent,” the judge’s lawyer said in an opening statement. Prosecutors said the judge’s political views made her “cross the line.”

First day of Hannah Dugan trial kicks off with contrasting views of judge

The long-awaited trial of Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan began Dec. 15 with the two sides painting contrasting pictures of the veteran judge.
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Wisconsin judge faces federal trial for allegedly helping migrant evade arrest

Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested by the FBI in April and charged in a two-count federal indictment, alleging she obstructed Department of Homeland officials and knowingly concealed a man from immigration authorities. She has pleaded not guilty.
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