Michael Gableman agrees to surrender law license after election probe misconduct

In Wisconsin, a former state Supreme Court justice, Michael Gableman, has come under scrutiny following his involvement in an investigation into alleged fraud during the 2020 election. This probe, aimed at supporting claims of election irregularities, ultimately found no evidence of widespread fraud. However, it resulted in significant costs to taxpayers, exceeding $2.3 million. Gableman, hired in 2021 by Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, faced a 10-count complaint from the Office of Lawyer Regulation in November, which cited various misconducts, including disrupting court proceedings and violating open records laws. The complaint asserted that Gableman made false statements and engaged in behavior that was deemed disrespectful towards the judiciary. He allegedly questioned a judge's integrity and was accused of creating a hostile courtroom environment. Throughout his seven-month inquiry, Gableman faced multiple lawsuits related to his handling of open record requests and subpoenas. His investigation drew bipartisan criticism and emphasized his failure to maintain necessary legal and ethical standards. Despite being a prominent figure during the investigation, Gableman was fired by Vos in 2022 amid growing concerns regarding his conduct, resulting in Vos labeling him as an