Former Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan Sentenced to Fine, No Prison

Former Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan Sentenced to Fine, No Prison

Former Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan was sentenced by a U. S. District Court judge to a $5,000 fine after she obstructed U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents by helping a Mexican defendant avoid custody in her courtroom, AP News reported.

The obstruction was charged as a felony, and Judge Lynn Adelman presided over the case, according to NBC News. The court imposed the monetary penalty but did not order any term of imprisonment, as noted by AP News. NBC News initially indicated that probation would also be part of the sentence. Later reporting by WISN clarified that no probation was imposed and that the judge cited Dugan's lifelong public service in deciding the sentence.

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July 08, 2026
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Former Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan Sentenced to Fine, No Prison Time
Former Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan Sentenced to Fine, No Prison Time

WISN • 08 Jul 22:35

A federal judge sentenced former Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan to a $5,000 fine without jail or probation, citing her lifelong public service despite sentencing guidelines recommending incarceration.

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Former Wisconsin judge receives $5,000 fine and avoids prison after obstructing ICE arrest
Former Wisconsin judge receives $5,000 fine and avoids prison after obstructing ICE arrest

NBC News • 08 Jul 17:31

Former Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan was sentenced to a $5,000 fine and probation, avoiding jail time for felony obstruction after she helped a Mexican immigrant avoid ICE custody in her courtroom.

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Former Wisconsin judge receives $5,000 fine and no jail time after obstructing ICE agents
Former Wisconsin judge receives $5,000 fine and no jail time after obstructing ICE agents

AP News • 08 Jul 16:45

A federal judge sentenced former Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan to a $5,000 fine but no imprisonment for felony obstruction after she helped a Mexican defendant evade ICE agents in her courtroom.

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