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Professional Responsibility – suspension
By: WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF//June 6, 2014//
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Professional Responsibility – suspension
Prosecutor had inappropriate relationship with female crime victim, including text messages and unwelcome sexual overtures. The state Department of Justice found no criminal activity but recommended that attorney step aside from the case and self-report, which he did. After the incident became public he resigned as Calumet County District Attorney.
Prior to his resignation he made inappropriate statements of a sexual nature to county employees. The referee recommended a four-month suspension and the court agreed. “Attorney Kratz proved himself during the period in question to be sanctionably sophomoric.” It ordered the attorney to pay the full costs of the proceeding, which were $23,904.10 as of Aug. 29, 2012
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Attorneys: For Complainant: Basting, Thomas J., Tucson, AZ; Weigel, William J., Madison; For Respondent: Kratz, Kenneth R., Appleton
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