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Lawyer who spat on anti-racism protester in 2020 convicted
MILWAUKEE (AP) — A white lawyer was convicted for spitting on a Black high school student during a 2020 anti-racism march in a Milwaukee suburb. A jury reached the verdict Wednesday in the trial of Stephanie Rapkin, 67, of Shorewood, Wisconsin, finding her guilty of misdemeanor disorderly conduct. Rapkin faces sentencing for the misdemeanor charge […]
Judge grants motion to strike hate-crime enhancer for Mequon attorney charged for spitting on teen
A Mequon attorney charged for spitting in the face of a teenager will not have a hate-crime enhancer added to her disorderly conduct charge.
Judge denies change of venue for Mequon attorney charged with hate crime, battery
The trial of a Mequon attorney charged for spitting in the face of a Black teenager and kneeing an officer in the groin will remain in Milwaukee County.
Mequon lawyer pleads not guilty to hate crime, battery charge
The Mequon lawyer Stephanie Rapkin is pleading not guilty to a hate crime and a battery charge resulting from spitting on a teenage protester and her subsequent arrest.
Mequon lawyer charged with hate crime considering motion to change venue
A Mequon lawyer charged with a hate crime for spitting on a teenager is considering filing a motion to change venue.
Mequon attorney charged with hate crime for spitting on teen protester (UPDATED)
The Mequon attorney Stephanie Rapkin has been charged with a hate crime and felony battery for spitting on a teenage protester and kneeing a police officer in the groin. Online court records show Rapkin was charged on June 12 with misdemeanor disorderly conduct with a hate-crime modifier and felony battery or threat to a judge, prosecutor or […]
Disbarment urged for attorney who spat on teen during march
Some are calling for the disbarment of an attorney who spat on a high school student during an anti-racism rally and march in a Milwaukee suburb.
Mequon lawyer arrested for spitting on teen, kneeing police officer in groin
A Mequon lawyer was arrested twice over the weekend for first spitting in a teenage protester's face and then kneeing a police officer in the groin when he tried to put her in handcuffs.
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