Former judge avoids prison after being convicted of obstructing immigration agents
Summary
Hannah Dugan, a former Wisconsin judge convicted of obstructing federal immigration agents, was sentenced to pay a $5,000 fine but did not receive prison time. The judge in the case said prison was not necessary, noting Dugan’s past public service and that she made a poor decision in the moment.Key Facts
- Hannah Dugan was found guilty of felony obstruction related to immigration agents.
- She was accused of blocking federal immigration officials and hiding an undocumented man at a courthouse.
- A jury convicted her of obstruction but acquitted her of concealing the undocumented immigrant.
- She resigned from her judge position after the conviction.
- U.S. District Judge Lynn Adelman sentenced Dugan to a $5,000 fine and no prison time.
- Dugan faced a maximum prison term of five years but was spared jail.
- The judge described Dugan as a dedicated public servant who made a bad choice.
- Prosecutors wanted a strong sentence, citing harm to justice when a judge obstructs legal processes.
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