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Mark Jensen In Court Today- 5 Week Trial To Begin January 9, 2023

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Mark Jensen (62) Appeared in Kenosha Circuit Court Today, February 28, 2022
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)

Mark Jensen is no longer a convicted felon. He is not a convicted murderer, as was his status for the last 14 years. Having been heard in every court of this state and nation, Mark Jensen’s murder conviction was overturned. After the judgement was overturned, Kenosha Judge Chad Kerkman (D) did something that no judge has done before in Kenosha – he found Jensen guilty without a trial. Kerkman knew he would be overturned, but wanted to buy some time for the prosecution. Last year, the Wisconsin Supreme Court overturned Kerkman’s judgement of guilt. Just last week, the U.S. Supreme Court let stand the overturned status. Jensen will get another trial.

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Special Prosecutor Bob Jambois (D), Former Kenosha DA
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)

Today in court, three defense attorneys appeared on Jensen’s behalf, and Jensen himself, who seemed upbeat. Walworth County Local Attorney Manager Mackenzie Renner, Deputy Trial Division Director Bridget Krause and Regional Attorney Manager Jeremy Perri of the Jefferson County Office – all of the Wisconsin State Public Defender’s office are representing Jensen for his next trial. Appearing for the state was former Kenosha DA Bob Jambois as a special prosecutor. He tried Jensen’s first trial in 2008. Jensen is accused of killing his wife on December 3, 1998 but wasn’t charged until 2002 when the Kenosha DA’s office felt there was enough evidence. At the center of Jensen’s appeal is the fact that the Jury saw a letter written by Julie Jensen and listened to voicemails she left for police. This violated Jensen’s right to confrontation, that is, his lawyers couldn’t cross-examine Julie – she passed away from toxic levels of ethylene glycol (anti-freeze). Jensen went to trial in 2008 and was convicted on February 21, 2008, sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

Jensen speaking with one of his attorneys,Mackenzie Renner (Walworth County Local Attorney Manager -Wisconsin State Public Defender’s Office)
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)

The topic today was not only setting a date for a jury trial, but scheduling a day and time to hear up to 16 pre-trial motions. Judge Anthony Milisauskas gave both sides 30 days to decide which motions they want to be heard and 60 days to respond to the other side. The motion hearing will occur on November 21 and November 22, 2022.  The trial is scheduled to begin on January 9, 2023 at 8:30am.

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Judge Anthony Milisauskas Kenosha County Circuit Court Judge
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)

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  • Kevin Mathewson

    Kevin Mathewson is a disciple of Christ, husband and a father to two wonderful children. Mathewson was born and raised in Lake County, IL and worked as a police & fire dispatcher from 2005 to 2010 in Round Lake Beach, IL. Mathewson moved to Kenosha County in 2006, later being elected to the position of Alderman of the 8th District in 2012 and 2016. Mathewson is a private investigator, security contractor, journalist, and photographer. He enjoys spending time with his family, watching movies, camping and boating. His favorite amendment is the second, followed closely by the first. He loves his country and community.

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4 Responses

  1. The actions of Judge Kerkman appear to be very unethical, (to find someone guilty without trial). It also seems there should be some consequences for intentionally doing so.

    1. I think we all need to acquaint ourselves with how to recall elected officials. Especially in this age or monied special interests corrupting the electoral process.

  2. Judge Kerkman is a hero the way i see it. just when i think kenosha county eye (kevin) has exposed the scummiest creepiest being- he uncovers more. just blows my mind that this murderer was to be turned loose had it not been for a smart judge.
    stay tuned- this will be interesting. (and that picture kevin took-it is bone chilling- those eyes- this man exudes evil)

    1. He’s been found not guilty by all the courts and this judge who you deem a hero says he is guilty just so they can find evidence that they couldn’t find in the past 20+ years? That judge is no hero.

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