Milwaukee Jury Selection Begins in Judge Dugan Trial
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Milwaukee — Federal jurors were selected Thursday in Judge Hannah Dugan's trial, in which prosecutors charge her with concealing an individual and obstructing federal proceedings after allegedly escorting a Mexican migrant out of her courtroom when agents sought to arrest him. Defense attorneys deny criminal conduct; Dugan pleaded not guilty. The FBI affidavit alleges the migrant, Eduardo Flores‑Ruiz, reentered the United States in 2013 and faced a state battery charge at an April hearing. Judge Lynn Adelman presided over voir dire; fourteen jurors, including two alternates, were sworn. Opening statements set for Monday. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.
Timeline of Events
- 2013: FBI records allege Eduardo Flores‑Ruiz illegally reentered the United States.
- March (same year): Flores‑Ruiz was charged in state court with battery and scheduled for an April hearing.
- April 18 (same year): Flores‑Ruiz appeared before Judge Hannah Dugan; federal agents later came to the courthouse seeking his arrest.
- Spring (same year): The U.S. Department of Justice charged Judge Dugan with concealing an individual and obstructing federal proceedings.
- Dec. 11: Jury selection took place; 14 jurors (including two alternates) were sworn and opening statements were set for Dec. 15.
- Articles Published:
- 6
- Right Leaning:
- 2
- Left Leaning:
- 0
- Neutral:
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- Distribution:
- Left 0%, Center 67%, Right 33%
Federal prosecutors and immigration enforcement agencies gained a high-profile prosecution that highlights their priority on criminally pursuing alleged resistance to immigration enforcement.
Judge Hannah Dugan, Eduardo Flores‑Ruiz, and local confidence in courthouse neutrality and safety experienced reputational and legal consequences as the case advanced to trial.
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