Criticism

Fulton County DA Defends Hiring of Private Attorney as Lead Prosecutor in Trump Election Fraud Case, Calls Criticism Unfair and Possibly Racist

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ATLANTA, Georgia – Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has addressed the controversy surrounding her choice of private attorney Nathan Wade as lead prosecutor in the election fraud case against former President Donald Trump and 14 others. Responding to allegations of an improper relationship between her and Wade, Willis defended her decision and suggested that criticisms may be rooted in unfairness and even racism. Speaking at the Big Bethel A.M.E. Church in Atlanta, Willis praised Wade’s extensive legal experience and impeccable credentials, emphasizing that he is more than qualified to oversee the complex racketeering case. … Read more

Outagamie County Judge Orders Unwanted Restitution in Sexual Assault Case, Drawing Controversy and Criticism

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Outagamie County Judge Vincent Biskupic has ordered a man convicted of sexually assaulting a minor to pay $150,000 in restitution to the county for mental health services, despite the county’s decision not to request any money out of concern for retraumatizing the victim. The victim, who had just turned 18, tragically passed away unexpectedly eight months after the sentencing. This case highlights the challenges and limited success in reporting and prosecuting sexual assault cases, with only 31% of assaults being reported, 5% of perpetrators being arrested, and just 2.8% of cases resulting in felony convictions, … Read more