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Wisconsin legislators are one step closer to addressing what some have called a “crisis” in the state’s criminal justice system.

Oral arguments regarding the abortion ban passed in 1849 were heard in Dane County Thursday.

Voters may get to decide on the proposed change in April that could raise bail for criminal defendants.

Two weeks after overseeing the Waukesha parade deaths trial, Waukesha County Judge Jennifer Dorow appears ready to try to move up and is expected to enter the State Supreme Court contest.

Day two of sentencing is planned after numerous parade case victims spoke to the court on Tuesday.

If Darrell Brooks appeals to the 76 convictions, one issue may be whether he tries to represent himself again or seeks a public defender.

Darrell Brooks was convicted Wednesday of killing six people and injuring dozens of others when he drove his SUV through a Christmas parade last year, ending a trial in which he defended himself erratically and sometimes confrontationally.

Twelve jurors are asked to issue verdicts on 76 charges against defendant Darrell Brooks.

Defendant Darrell Brooks and Judge Jennifer Dorow continue their disagreements during trial.

Defendant Darrell Brooks was often tearful during the opening statement, saying the parade incident was "not intentional."