Wisconsin Justice Michael Gableman Faces Ethics Complaint

Former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman faces a 10-count disciplinary complaint from the Wisconsin Office of Lawyer Regulation due to his controversial investigation into the 2020 election, which found no evidence of widespread voter fraud. The complaint alleges multiple ethical violations, including false statements, disruptive courtroom behavior, and destruction of public records, potentially jeopardizing his law license. Gableman's investigation, costing taxpayers over $2.3 million, drew bipartisan criticism for its lack of findings and procedural errors. Initially hired by Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, Gableman was later dismissed and labeled an 'embarrassment.' The complaint emerged following requests for sanctions from the liberal law firm Law Forward, highlighting Gableman's misconduct during the inquiry. Vos had previously suggested Gableman should lose his law license as a consequence of his actions during the investigation.