Former Waupun correctional officer pleads no contest to misdemeanor counts

By: Andrew Kennard

Outlets: Wisconsin Examiner

Published: March 16, 2026

Words: 1,756

Last Updated: 5 days, 2 hours ago

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Former Waupun Correctional Institution officer Jamall Russell pled no contest to misdemeanor charges on Wednesday in a Dodge County Circuit Court case. The criminal complaint in the case charged Russell and others in the death of Donald Maier, the Examiner reported in June 2024.

Maier, 62, was incarcerated at the Waupun prison and was reportedly found dead in February 2024. Authorities said Maier’s death was due to dehydration and malnutrition.

Russell, 41, …

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