Kaul touts drop in violent crime, Toney accuses AG of ‘cherry picking’ data

Attorney General Josh Kaul touted violent crime hitting a 15-year low in Wisconsin while his GOP challenger Eric Toney accused him of “cherry picking” data with homicides up since the Dem took office. During a Madison news conference, Kaul cited FBI statistics that show violent crime in Wisconsin is down 20% from 2023 and at its lowest level since 2011. The decrease is in line with a broader decre...

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