12 tracked public-corruption cases involving obstruction — federal, state, and local.
Denver police officer Gabriel Lucero is charged with third-degree assault, official misconduct, and false reporting in connection with an alleged assault at a 16th Street nightclub in May. Lucero was arrested and subsequently fired from the department.
Former Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan was convicted of felony obstruction after she allegedly confronted ICE agents attempting to arrest an individual outside her courtroom and allowed him to exit via a non-public hallway. She was acquitted of concealing the individual and sentenced to a $5,000 fine.
A former Wisconsin judge was convicted of obstructing immigration agents and was sentenced to pay a $5,000 fine.
A former Wisconsin judge was convicted of felony obstruction for allegedly aiding an immigrant to evade federal officers and interfering with a federal arrest.
Hannah Dugan, a Wisconsin judge, was convicted of obstructing an ICE arrest of an individual in her courtroom. At sentencing, she requested no jail time, citing personal hardship.
A former New Orleans police officer was convicted of conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, wire fraud, conspiracy to use interstate commerce in aid of bribery, use of interstate commerce in aid of bribery, and making a false statement to a federal agent.
A 13-count indictment charges four individuals, including the former NYC Mayoral Chief of Staff, with allegedly operating a bribery scheme that exploited federal and city funding designated for migrant shelter services. The charges include fraud, bribery, money laundering, obstruction of justice, and tax fraud.
A former Haywood County Sheriff's Office deputy is alleged to have sexually assaulted a woman during a traffic stop and is charged with rape, attempted rape, official misconduct, and tampering with evidence.
A Weld County sheriff's deputy is alleged to have committed domestic violence offenses including stalking, harassment, and assault, and is additionally charged with tampering with physical evidence and first-degree official misconduct.
Dustin Wade Schwebke, a Fairmont police officer, is charged with third-degree criminal sexual assault, threats of violence, and witness tampering allegedly arising from a civil-custody matter. The investigation was conducted by external agencies due to a conflict of interest.
Former Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan was convicted of obstruction of justice for allegedly helping an individual evade immigration officers. The federal court upheld her conviction.
A Prichard police officer is charged with federal crimes including civil rights violations, bribery, evidence tampering, and extortion alleged to have been committed in his capacity as a law enforcement officer.