WisGOP: Jill Karofsky doesn’t care what the Department of Corrections recommends when sentencing hardened criminals

[Madison, WI] – In case you missed it, Jill Karofsky admitted in open court that she does not think the Department of Corrections expert opinion is relevant when making sentencing decisions. Furthermore, Karofsky said she usually doesn’t take the time to remember what the Department of Corrections recommends. Karofsky admitted her careless attitude toward the Department of Corrections’ recommendations when she let a man convicted of first degree reckless homicide off with two years behind bars when he faced 40 years in prison. The Department of Corrections recommended a different sentence, but Karofsky said she doesn’t even pay attention to

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Federal judge dismisses Green Bay suit seeking election changes

A federal judge late today dismissed a suit Green Bay filed seeking changes to the April 7 election due to the COVID-19 pandemic, ruling he lacked jurisdiction. U.S. Judge William C. Griesbach noted cities are barred from suing their parent states. Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich said the city knew “this was an uphill battle, but we felt it was important to do everything possible to protect the health and well-being of our citizens, poll workers, and employees.” Genrich, a former Dem state lawmaker, was also included in the suit in his individual capacity. But Griesbach ruled allegations that the mayor

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