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Trial set to begin for Wisconsin judge accused of helping immigrant evade federal authorities
Prosecutors plan to call about two dozen witnesses as Judge Hannah Dugan faces up to six years in prison for allegedly helping a Mexican immigrant evade federal arrest.
- Monday, Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan went on trial as federal prosecutors opened their case on obstruction and concealment charges, with the government’s first witnesses expected.
- Agents traveled to the courthouse on April 18 to arrest Eduardo Flores-Ruiz after a March battery charge, but the courtroom deputy told agents to wait; prosecutors allege Dugan then escorted Flores-Ruiz out a back jury door and agents arrested him after a foot chase.
- Prosecutors expect their presentation to continue through Thursday with roughly two dozen witnesses lined up, and Dugan faces up to six years in prison if convicted on both counts.
- Dugan argues she was following courthouse protocols and has sought immunity, but Adelman previously ruled no firm immunity exists, and the Wisconsin state Supreme Court suspended her.
- The case has drawn sharp political reactions, with the administration labeling Dugan an activist judge; Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany urged `lock her up` Tuesday, while Democratic critics say President Donald Trump seeks to make an example of her.
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