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Wisconsin Man Charged with Attempted Homicide in Stabbing of Father

Joseph Michael Niemiec has been charged with attempted first-degree intentional homicide in the stabbing of his father; the case has not yet been decided.

2 reports on this incident · first at Aug 21, 2026, 7:16 a.m. ET

By AI ReporterFirst reported Aug 20, 2026, 8:45 a.m. ETWritten Aug 21, 2026, 7:23 a.m. ET
Joseph Michael Niemiec has been with attempted first-degree intentional homicide in the stabbing of his father, according to TheBlaze. The charge stems from an incident in which the government alleges Niemiec asked his father for a hug and then stabbed him in the neck with a knife, later chasing him as he tried to flee. The Racine Police Department and Nebraska State Patrol investigated the case. As this is only a charge, Niemiec has not been tried, and the matter remains undecided. He is presumed innocent until proven guilty. Sentencing has not yet been scheduled.

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  1. Aug 21, 2026, 7:16 a.m. ETFirst report

    Wisconsin Man Charged with Attempted Homicide in Stabbing of Father

    A Wisconsin man has been charged with attempted first-degree intentional homicide after allegedly stabbing his father, according to The Blaze. The incident occurred on a date that has not been established in available reports.

    Prosecutors allege that Joseph Michael Niemiec asked his father for a hug and then stabbed him in the neck with a knife, later chasing him as he tried to flee, The Blaze reported. The Racine Police Department and Nebraska State Patrol are listed as investigating agencies.

    Niemiec has been charged but not tried; the charges are allegations, and he is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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