Criminal Procedure — judicial bias

By: WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF//June 25, 2013//

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Wisconsin Court of Appeals

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Criminal Procedure — judicial bias

John Broadnax appeals a judgment of conviction for first-degree sexual assault of a child and an order denying postconviction relief. Broadnax argues the sentencing court, the Honorable Sue Bischel, was objectively biased because of comments she made in an interview with the Green Bay Press-Gazette just before his sentencing. We conclude Judge Bischel’s generalized comments do not create an impermissible appearance of bias, and affirm. This opinion will not be published.

2012AP2747-CR State v. Broadnax

Dist III, Brown County, Bischel, Hock, JJ., Per Curiam

Attorneys: For Appellant: LaZotte, Paul G., Madison; For Respondent: Balistreri, Thomas J., Madison; Lasee, David L., Green Bay

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