Wisconsin judge indicted on charges of helping immigrant avoid arrest

A federal grand jury on Tuesday indicted the Wisconsin judge who was arrested by the FBI last month for allegedly trying to help an undocumented defendant avoid arrest, multiple outlets reported.The big picture: Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan was indicted on charges of concealing a person from arrest and obstruction of proceedings, allowing the case to proceed, according to local media reports.Representatives for Dugan's attorneys and the Department of Justice did not immediately respond to Axios' request for comment or a copy of the indictment on Tuesday evening.Catch up quick: Dugan, who has served nearly a decade on the court, was arrested late last month on two charges, including obstructing or impeding a proceeding before a department or agency of the U.S. and with concealing an individual to prevent his discovery or arrest.She was accused of trying to help an undocumented immigrant scheduled to appear in her courtroom to avoid arrest by immigration officials.Dugan was released from custody the same day as her arrest, after appearing in federal court.The Wisconsin Supreme Court then essentially suspended the judge, claiming in an order "it is in the public interest" for her to be "temporarily relieved of her official duties."More from Axios:Wisconsin judge "temporarily relieved" of duties by state's high courtWhat to know about Wisconsin judge arrested by FBIREAD: FBI criminal complaint against Wisconsin judgeEditor's note: This is a breaking news story. Please check back for updates.

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