Ex-US judge spared from prison for helping migrant evade federal agents
The 67-year-old was arrested for ushering a suspect out a courtroom side door to avoid immigration agents.
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"My acts that day were consistent with the expressed administrative and community concerns for our state courthouse."
— Hannah Dugan , Other
"I've been cast as both a scofflaw and a hero. I am neither. I am a public servant who was just trying to do my job."
— Hannah Dugan , Other
"For several reasons, prison is not necessary to satisfy the statutory purposes for sentencing."
— Lynn Adelman , Other
"This is a person who has done a lot of good for our community."
— Lynn Adelman , Other
Key People
Eduardo Flores-Ruiz is a Mexican national facing misdemeanour battery charges.
Hannah Dugan is a former Milwaukee County Judge convicted of obstruction for helping an immigrant evade federal agents.
Lynn Adelman is a District Judge who oversaw Hannah Dugan's case.
Steven Biskupic is Hannah Dugan's lawyer.
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The 67-year-old was arrested for ushering a suspect out a courtroom side door to avoid immigration agents.
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