MILWAUKEE — A defense attorney is providing context on the unusual arrest of Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan, who was taken into custody Friday morning.
Pat Cafferty, a defense attorney with extensive knowledge of the legal system, questioned whether the federal authorities' approach to arresting Judge Dugan in such a public manner aligns with typical protocols for handling cases involving public figures like judges.
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"To arrest a sitting circuit court judge at her place of employment is a shocking event," Cafferty said, "and clearly seems to be intentional and designed to send a significant message."
The arrest comes amid strong statements from Attorney General Pam Bondi, who in a Fox News interview characterized the situation as a warning to others.
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