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.
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- 1. 2013: FBI records allege Eduardo Flores‑Ruiz illegally reentered the United States.
- 2. March (same year): Flores‑Ruiz was charged in state court with battery and scheduled for an April hearing.
- 3. April 18 (same year): Flores‑Ruiz appeared before Judge Hannah Dugan; federal agents later came to the courthouse seeking his arrest.
- 4. Spring (same year): The U.S. Department of Justice charged Judge Dugan with concealing an individual and obstructing federal proceedings.
- 5. Dec. 11: Jury selection took place; 14 jurors (including two alternates) were sworn and opening statements were set for Dec. 15.
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