In Wisconsin's Rock County, a federal civil rights lawsuit was filed in 2026 concerning the 2025 death of Richard Randall while in jail custody. The lawsuit challenges the conduct of the Rock County sheriff's office and raises questions about the circumstances surrounding Randall's death in Janesville. The case involves claims brought by Adam Randall and Paul Kinne against the sheriff's office and is currently before the U.S. district court.

The dispute centers on whether the sheriff's office violated civil rights protections and if institutional accountability is warranted. The court's handling of this lawsuit will determine the legal and procedural response to the custodial death.