A U.S. magistrate judge recommended that Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan's bid to dismiss the federal charges against her be denied.

The magistrate judge's recommendation will be reviewed by the trial judge for a final decision. Judge Dugan has pleaded not guilty and a scheduling hearing is set for July 9. A federal magistrate judge has delivered a setback to Milwaukee Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan and her legal team's effort to get the obstruction charge against her dismissed.