US judge arrested after allegedly obstructing immigration enforcement
Summary
Federal agents have arrested Hannah Dugan, a Milwaukee County Circuit Judge, accusing her of obstructing the arrest of an undocumented immigrant by allegedly misdirecting law enforcement officers. She faces a maximum sentence of six years if convicted.Key Facts
- Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan has been arrested and charged with obstruction and concealing an individual to avoid arrest.
- The FBI accused Dugan of allegedly trying to help an undocumented immigrant, Eduardo Flores-Ruiz, evade arrest.
- Flores-Ruiz, a Mexican national, was facing three misdemeanour battery counts stemming from a domestic fight.
- Dugan's charges originate from events that unfolded in her courtroom when law enforcement officers arrived to arrest Flores-Ruiz.
- According to the FBI affidavit, Dugan allegedly ushered Flores-Ruiz and his lawyer to a side door meant for jury members leading out of the courtroom.
- Flores-Ruiz managed to exit the courthouse but was caught and arrested shortly after following a short foot chase.
- Dugan will face a hearing on 15 May and could face up to six years in prison if convicted on both charges.
- This arrest followed only one day after a former judge in New Mexico was taken into custody for allegedly harbouring a Venezuelan gang member.
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