Overview
- Attorney General Pamela Bondi appointed and swore in Brad Schimel on Nov. 17 to lead the Eastern District of Wisconsin, with Richard G. Frohling returning to First Assistant.
- Schimel said his office will prioritize human trafficking, major drug trafficking and community violence.
- After being briefed on the federal case against Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan, Schimel confirmed a plea offer is on the table and that negotiations continue ahead of a trial set for next month.
- Schimel said he will not personally handle the Dugan prosecution, which will be managed by other prosecutors in the office.
- The interim designation lasts up to 120 days and may be extended by district judges, as Democrats including Sen. Tammy Baldwin criticize the selection process as political.