Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan indicted after allegedly helping illegal alien evade ICE
Share this @internewscast.com

A Wisconsin circuit court judge was indicted by a federal grand jury on Tuesday following her arrest last month for allegedly protecting an undocumented immigrant from federal authorities.

Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan was taken into custody on April 25 and accused of obstructing an official process after allegations emerged that she concealed an undocumented immigrant from federal agents, as noted in a criminal complaint. Additionally, she faced charges for hiding an individual to prevent their apprehension and arrest.

The federal grand jury indicted Dugan after reviewing testimony about her alleged attempts to assist an undocumented individual in evading capture in her courtroom.

On Tuesday, a federal grand jury convened to consider the indictment, hearing testimony that included statements from Eduardo Flores-Ruiz’s attorney, who has since withdrawn from his case, and Dugan’s court clerk.

Her attorney, Craig Mastantuono, told the court last month, “Judge Dugan wholeheartedly regrets and protests her arrest. It was not made in the interest of public safety.”

Attorney General Pam Bondi previously blasted Dugan’s actions on Fox’s “America Reports.”

“We could not believe that a judge really did that,” Bondi said. “You cannot obstruct a criminal case. And really, shame on her. It was a domestic violence case of all cases, and she’s protecting a criminal defendant over victims of crime.”

Bondi said Flores-Ruiz beat up two people, “a guy and a girl.”

“[He] beat the guy, hit the guy 30 times, knocked him to the ground, choked him, beat up a woman so badly; they both had to go to the hospital,” she said.

Fox News’ Patrick McGovern, Michael Dorgan, Jake Gibson and Louis Casiano contributed to this report.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like
Florida man stripped of U.S. citizenship after $3.8M COVID-19 fraud, judge rules

Florida Resident Loses U.S. Citizenship Due to $3.8 Million COVID-19 Fraud Scheme, Court Decides

A man originally from Haiti has found himself stripped of his U.S.…
LAUSD teachers threaten huge April strike as tensions boil

Impending LAUSD Teacher Strike: What April Holds for Schools Amid Rising Tensions

In a significant development that could impact Southern California, union leaders representing…
Goon seen smirking on bodycam after gunning down NYPD hero Jonathan Diller -- as fellow cop breaks down on witness stand

Bodycam Captures Suspect’s Smirk After Tragic Shooting of NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller; Emotional Testimony from Fellow Officer

A poignant scene unfolded in a Queens courtroom as jurors were shown…
Florida hospital sues to evict patient who refuses to leave for months

Florida Hospital Takes Legal Action to Evict Long-Staying Patient Amidst Ongoing Dispute

A hospital in Florida has taken legal action against a former patient…
Federal fudges in Chicago area and across country speaking out after unprecedented wave of threats, intimidation and attacks

Federal Judges Nationwide Face Unprecedented Threats: Chicago Area on High Alert

CHICAGO (WLS) — Traditionally, judges have only expressed their views from the…
Hero police officers storm inferno to save 5 passengers from fireball crash

Brave Police Officers Rescue 5 Passengers from Fiery Crash in Heroic Act

In a dramatic and courageous rescue, four police officers in Michigan sustained…
Sen. Joni Ernst reveals $77B in 'secret' defense spending kept from taxpayers

Sen. Joni Ernst Uncovers $77 Billion in Concealed Defense Expenditures, Sparking Transparency Debate

WASHINGTON — In a significant revelation, Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) disclosed to…
Kathy Hochul begs wealthy New Yorkers to come back — as Mamdani pressures her to hike their taxes

Gov. Kathy Hochul Urges Wealthy New Yorkers to Return Amidst Tax Hike Debates

ALBANY – Governor Kathy Hochul is urging affluent New Yorkers who have…
Multiple suspects are possible in Nancy Guthrie's abduction

Key Witnesses Report Masked Intruder at Nancy Guthrie’s Residence Weeks Prior to Mysterious Abduction

Just three weeks before the unsettling disappearance of Nancy Guthrie from her…
University of Alabama student James Gracey disappears in Barcelona after visiting friends studying abroad

University of Alabama Student James Gracey Reported Missing in Barcelona After Visiting Abroad

A 20-year-old student from the University of Alabama, hailing from the Chicago…
One dead after cable car detaches, plummets at Swiss ski resort

Tragic Cable Car Accident Claims Life at Swiss Ski Resort

Tragedy struck a Swiss ski resort on Wednesday when a cable car…
FBI investigating former National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent over alleged leaks

FBI Probes Ex-National Counterterrorism Chief Joe Kent Amid Leak Allegations

Joe Kent, once the National Counterterrorism Center’s director, stepped down on Tuesday…