In a historic election, Wisconsin's state Supreme Court race became the most expensive judicial contest in U.S. history, drawing significant national attention as an early indicator of voter sentiment during President Trump's second term. The race, featuring Democrat-supported Judge Susan Crawford against Republican-backed Judge Brad Schimel, saw over $81 million in spending and involvement from high-profile figures like former President Trump and Elon Musk. Judge Crawford's victory is seen as a reflection of voter attitudes towards the current administration and is expected to influence future political strategies in this key battleground state.
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Jessy Kurczewski has been found guilty of first-degree intentional homicide and two counts of theft in connection with the 2018 death of her family friend, Lynn Hernan. The Waukesha County medical examiner ruled Hernan's death a homicide after discovering she had been poisoned with Visine eye drops. Kurczewski had been living with Hernan and was accused of stealing nearly $300,000 from her bank accounts prior to her death. She will be sentenced at a later date.
After a decade-long legal battle, Kesha and Dr. Luke have settled their defamation lawsuit. Kesha alleged that Dr. Luke had drugged and raped her in 2005, while Dr. Luke maintained that "nothing happened." The terms of the settlement were not disclosed and both parties have agreed to not comment further.
Wisconsin voters will head to the polls on Tuesday to decide which two candidates will advance to the general election for the state Supreme Court, a race that could determine which party holds the majority on the state's highest court. The ballot features two conservative and two liberal candidates, as well as a nonbinding advisory question about welfare benefits. The outcome of the election could have major implications for abortion access, congressional district lines, and 2024 presidential election legal fights.