Judge Orders Sexual Assault Convict to Pay $150,000 in Restitution, Victim Passes Away Months Later
Appleton, Wisconsin – In March of last year, Outagamie County Judge Vincent Biskupic ordered a man convicted of sexually assaulting a minor to pay $150,000 in restitution to the county for mental health services. Surprisingly, the county did not want to request any money, as they believed seeking it would “revictimize the victim.” Unfortunately, eight months after the sentencing, the victim unexpectedly passed away at the age of 18. The case raises questions about the complexities and consequences of seeking restitution in cases of sexual assault. While the intention behind requiring offenders to pay restitution … Read more