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Wis. governor appoints Harper as new Richland County prosecutor
Gov. Scott Walker has appointed a new district attorney in Richland County. Walker named Jennifer Harper to replace Andrew Sharp. The governor appointed Sharp to a judgeship in the county last month.
Part-time prosecutors seek work balance
Elder law attorney Steve Schultz doesn’t mind putting on his prosecutor hat, even if that means occasionally facing current or former clients.
Lawmakers propose moving election cycle
Wisconsin legislators are pushing to move elections for clerk of courts, district attorney and other offices to the spring and make them non-partisan. On Tuesday, a bi-partisan group of lawmakers introduced Assembly Joint Resolution 51 which would require a constitutional amendment. The proposed changes would make races for clerk of courts, district attorney, sheriff, register […]
Homicide suspect could face more charges
MANITOWOC, Wis. (AP) — A northeastern Wisconsin man accused of killing his wife could face more charges. Ambrose Greaves is accused of stabbing Miki Greaves three times, including a fatal wound to her heart. Hunters found her partially-nude body in Cooperstown in November 2009. In a news release, the Manitowoc County sheriff’s department says the […]
Prosecutors reject furloughs, layoffs possible (UPDATE)
By TODD RICHMOND Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin district attorneys are bracing for a state-mandated work reduction for their assistant prosecutors, with some saying the “idiotic” move could mean crippling delays across the state’s criminal justice system. The state Department of Administration warned hundreds of assistant district attorneys that a 20 percent wo[...]
Doyle appoints district attorney to replace Kratz
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A female prosecutor who was once the victim of sexual assault has been named to replace a district attorney who resigned in disgrace after trying to strike up a relationship with a domestic violence victim.
State Opens Criminal Investigation into Ken Kratz
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Wisconsin has opened a criminal investigation into a district attorney who resigned after several women said he abused his power to seek sexual relationships.
Gov. Doyle says he’ll ‘evaluate’ accused prosecutor
Gov. Jim Doyle said Monday that he will start an evaluation process to determine whether embattled Calumet County District Attorney Kenneth R. Kratz should be removed from office.
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