Judge Hannah Dugan of the Milwaukee County Circuit Court has been arrested on federal charges for allegedly helping Eduardo Flores-Ruiz, an illegal immigrant, evade ICE arrest. Following her arrest, she continues to receive pay as a reserve judge takes over her responsibilities. The charges allege that Judge Dugan obstructed justice during Flores-Ruiz's court appearance by making him exit through a door not typically used by defense attorneys, which she scheduled discreetly. Prosecutors claim her actions hindered federal authorities, and if convicted, she could face up to 10 years in prison.
"Dugan directed the defendant and his attorney out of the courtroom's 'jury door' to a non-public area... where the feds had been informed they couldn't make the arrest."
"According to the courtroom deputy, only deputies, juries, court staff, and in-custody defendants being escorted by deputies used the back jury door..."
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