Ex-Wisconsin prof uses First Amendment as defense after being fired for making porn with wife

In a high-profile First Amendment rights case, a former University of Wisconsin president who was fired after making a pornographic film with his wife argued Friday to keep his tenured teaching job even as he faces termination for unethical conduct. Joe Gaw, who served as president of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse for nearly 17 […]
Ex-Wisconsin university chancellor says he’s shocked board that axed him over adult videos wasn’t ‘a little more understanding’
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse President Joe Gow, who came under fire over an adult video he produced with his wife, said he was shocked that board members weren't “a little more understanding” about filming the film. He insisted that he had no regrets. content. Mr. Gau, 63, who was removed from his long-time position by […]
Ex-Wisconsin Supreme Court justice has lawsuit dismissed after turning over records
An open records lawsuit against former Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Patience Roggensack was dismissed after she turned over records of her work investigating possible impeachment of sitting judges. Records do not reveal the advice she gave Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos regarding the impeachment of Judge Janet Protasiewicz. The liberal watchdog group American Oversight […]
Ex-Wisconsin Supreme Court justice fights subpoena over Protasiewicz impeachment advice
Former Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Patience Roggensack denounced a subpoena for advice he allegedly gave to Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos. Mr. Vos called for the impeachment of newly appointed liberal judge Janet Protasiewicz and submitted an opinion from three former conservative justices, including Mr. Roggensack. The other judges involved are known to have […]