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Judge Hannah Dugan Fined $5K, Returns to Public Service

7/9/2026

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A U.S. District Judge imposed a $5,000 fine on Hannah Dugan, sparing her prison time.
Dugan announced she will resume public service despite the fine and loss of her judgeship.
Rev. Gregory O'Meara and law professor Janine Geske testified that Dugan is a role model and urged the court to permit her community service.
Dugan resigned from her Milwaukee County circuit judgeship in January 2025 after Republican lawmakers threatened impeachment.

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A U.S. District Judge imposed a $5,000 fine on Hannah Dugan, sparing her prison time.
Dugan announced she will resume public service despite the fine and loss of her judgeship.
Rev. Gregory O'Meara and law professor Janine Geske testified that Dugan is a role model and urged the court to permit her community service.
Dugan resigned from her Milwaukee County circuit judgeship in January 2025 after Republican lawmakers threatened impeachment.