Kenosha County DA’s Office Dismisses Serious Cases Against Powerful Racine Man And His Wife

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Today, at the direction of Kenosha County District Attorney Michael Graveley (D), a Kenosha County prosecutor dropped serious charges against the former Racine Emergency Management Director and his Wife. Jamie McClendon, the attorney for the alleged victim, told the judge that neither Graveley nor Gaertner would communicate with her. She objected to the charges being dismissed. The alleged victim also pleaded for the charges not to be dismissed. The judge dismissed the charges anyway.

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Graveley (D) and his Assistant District Attorney Emily Gaertner have been very soft on the duo since the beginning. Gravely and Gaertner both charged the Kerners on March 20, 2023 – James, with 10 felonies, and Tiana, with 20. The two prosecutors took steps to keep the two out of jail, by not issuing a warrant or having them arrested, but instead, sending them summons in the mail.

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The 30 pages in the criminal complaints detail allegations that are as bad as they get. James (Jay) Kerner (46) and his wife, Tania Kerner (43), both of Mt. Pleasant, WI, were facing 86 and 189 years in prison respectively. Jay Kerner was fired as the director of emergency management for Racine County shortly after the allegations were made. He was a high-ranking employee with the Wisconsin Department of Corrections before that.

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According to the criminal complaints, on October 13, 2022, a scared 13-year-old little girl told her friend’s Mom that over the last three years, she had been physically and sexually abused by her 43-year old stepmother, Tiana. She told her friend that she didn’t want to go home. She had visible bruises. She detailed physical abuse including being beaten with a hammer and wooden pole, being strangled to the point of losing consciousness, and being waterboarded. She also said Tiana would have her 16-year-old brother punch her in the face. She also said that Tiana made her and her brother commit incest as a way to dissuade them from reporting the abuse.

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A female officer arrived at the friend’s house and witnessed numerous bruises all over the little girl’s body. Police made contact with James, and he denied any abuse.

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The 13-year-old went to a Child Advocacy Center to be interviewed by child interview specialists. She spoke about being hit in the neck with a pole so hard that everything went black. She was beaten with a hammer on her foot. She was forced to eat canned tuna, canned vegetables, spicy ramen noodles and cold Spaghetti O’s as punishment. She described being water-boarded in the shower by Tiana as well. She then went on to explain how Tiana would strangle her until she blacked out. Tiana would then make fun of her because she would “twitch” when blacking out. She would describe losing consciousness, awaking, and seeing stars. Tiana made her and her brother “make out” and later made the two touch each other’s genitals. Tiana also held a lighter under the 13-year-old’s genitals and the 16-year-old’s genitals.

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Police recovered cell phone evidence and video evidence that corroborated many of the allegations. A search warrant conducted of the home also corroborated many of the allegations.

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There are allegations of instances of direct abuse from Jay Kerner as well, although not as much as Tiana. He was likely charged for allegedly allowing this to occur in his presence.

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Kenosha County District Attorney Michael Gravley (D)
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Assistant District Attorney Emily Gaertner (D)
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Since there was a supposed conflict of interest in this case, the Pleasant Prairie Police Department handled the second half of the investigation. The Racine DA, Patricia Hanson (D), also recused herself and asked Kenosha County DA Mike Graveley (D) to handle the charging on this case. Graveley appointed Assistant District Attorney Emily Gaertner (D) as special prosecutor.

Patricia Hanson (D) – Racine County District Attorney

Today, Gaertner dismissed both cases. KCE emailed Graveley and Gaertner to see if the two were wrongly charged, or if the two were getting “free passes.” No response. KCE believes, based on voluminous evidence, that The Kenosha and Racine County DA’s send cases to each other when they want cases treated “lightly.”

Under the United States Constitution, the Kerners are considered innocent.

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  1. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH. Our children are not safe in Kenosha. Carli McNeill just gave a pedophile with tons and tons of child porn probation.

    XAVIER SOLIS FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY

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  2. Innocently scrolling, reading the article, then- BAM- Hanson’s fugly mug is there.

    Not cool, Kevin. Not mighty whitey of you.

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  3. Something doesn’t add up.

    In Wisconsin victims have a right to consult with the prosecutor in a criminal case and prosecutors have the duty to confer with victims. This does not give victims veto power over plea bargains but something doesn’t square here if what the victim’s lawyer says is correct.

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  4. Fuck these assholes. This is almost some Dahmer or Gacy type shit. Kevin should get a hold of Fox News and make this a national story. Those bastards deserve to reap what they’ve sown. If they’re guilty they should get used to heat and the smell of sulfur!

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  5. If Deputy DA Crooked Carli McNeill stays in charge of the District Attorney’s Office, child predators will go after our sons and daughters

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    1. FUCK THIS BROKEN ASS SYSTEM AND FUCK ALL LIBTARDED DUMOCRATIC SCUMBAGS!!! ESPECIALLY FUCK ALL LAWYERS WHO SPEND MOST OF THEIR TIME ON FACEBOOK!!! GO TRUMP ✊️

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  6. That is one UGLY human, inside and out. I can’t imagine how scary that ugly thing looks doing those horrible deeds on her own kids. It’s a horror movie.

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  7. This doesn’t surprise me at all these libtarded dumocratic assholes are fucking up our system and not to mention “society”! Fuck them all!!!! GO TRUMP ✊️

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    1. You do realize, moron, that the Racine DA is a Republican, and so are the two who were charged, as Racine County is run by Republicans.

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      1. Lots of Racine “Republicans” behave more like democrats. Robin Vos, Van Wanggard, Pat Hanson, Chris Schmaling (who used to be decent until Vos got his grip on him), Dave DeGroot, everyone on the Mt. Pleasannt Village Board, and most everyone on the other town & village boards. The “R” is meaningless when they act like a “D” (in more ways than one ☠️)

        Watch Nedweski. She’s in Vos’ hands. She will turn that way, too, inevitably.

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      2. Two wings of the same bird. There is no political solution. Look at Europe right now. That’s us in a couple years. It’s Weimar all over again….

      3. Bahahahahaahahahaaaa. Thanks for the laugh. “Racine run by Republicans “. Well that’s 💯 not true. And DA may attempt to court Republicans during election times because those on the right actually support punishing criminals, but actions say otherwise. Racine is run by liberal degenerates!

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      4. Stop 👋🏼 supporting 👋🏼 party 👋🏼 politicians 👋🏼

        Neither the GOP or the Dem parties or their supported candidates care about you, your families, the municipalities, counties, state, nation, or world. They care about money— and not really the economy, but their OWN money. That’s it. If you want a politician in office who gives a shit, vote for someone that everyone is saying isn’t a viable candidate.

        Ask yourself why the parties are supporting Hovde over Raveendran— money. He has it, while she has integrity, goals, and a moral compass. How has Robin Vos remained in office for this long, when he really hasn’t done anything good, besides form & fund Dark Money groups. What about Steil? Why— he’s essentially been worthless as a representative. Why Kleefisch over any of the other candidates, and then why Michels instead of Ramthun?

        Why did Tyler August move out of Nedweski’s new district, and push Schutt out? Why did Schutt drop out?

        Money.

        Stop ✋🏼 supporting ✋🏼 parties ✋🏼 and ✋🏼 party ✋🏼 candidates ✋🏼

        #KellyForD33
        #rejaniraveendran

        1. Vote for non-viable candidates?!? You must want to hand it to the Democrats. You may not like it, but Republican candidates have to have the ability to BEAT Democrats in a general election. The dems have gobs of $$$. It takes $$$ to win. It is NOT smart to vote for a candidate who does not have access to $$ (self funded or through donors). They have to actually be able to win!! Like it or not it’s reality.

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          1. WE the PEOPLE need to take back OUR nation from the corrupt parties & party politicians. If you support either of the parties, you’re not part of the problem, you’re the whole effing dumpster fire.

          2. This is completely opposite of the foundations on which our forefathers built this great nation. You do realize that you sound a bit like someone who is fine with the leaders of the left selecting their candidate, right?

            The idea that we should put the rich in place over the average American is elitist and just plain anti-American. You sound like one of the very demented party leaders who believe that they choose who runs- so completely different than how the USA was built.

            No. Voting for people because they have money and donor money is what has gotten us into this massive clusterfuck. It’s time to STOP doing that, and STOP listening to imbeciles like you who have gotten us into a situation where the Average American has zero say, and one party can completely disregard their primary and select their candidate based on who the party wants. People like you- even if you think you’re a Republican- people like YOU have empowered a party to believe that is ok.

            Go ahead, call me a Democrat, because in reality, calling me a Republican is just as big an insult lately. I’m a fiscal and social conservative. I’m a pro-life, pro-2A, pro-constitution AMERICAN who is PISSED.

        2. Just stop it. Are you a Democrat?
          We have to win back our Country in November. This doesn’t help. It’s counter productive!

        3. You should do your research. Because steil has done a lot of wonderful things for Wisconsin and he continues to do so. And whoever made that comment about Schmaling…You do not know what you are talking about at all…. Don’t get on your soap box until you know some true facts.

          1. In August, 2022, a video was made of Adam Steen “stealing” a Vos sign. It was shared around social media, and a professional media editor got his hands on it and was able to analyze it. He was able to prove it was faked. A small amount of investigation proved who was behind it— and this was brought to Schmaling. He said he would have someone look into it. The next day, he announced his support for Vos, and the investigation was dead in the water.
            Schmaling isn’t the guy you think he is.

      1. You watch too much news! Do you believe All that democrat media coverage. It’s
        A shame that we have to vote for a felon But do you want the next 4 years to be like this last 4 years Where we can’t even afford to go to the grocery store or fill up our tanks.

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  8. Upside for Pat Hansen is she/he/it can now compete in Olympic boxing and win simply by scaring the living crap out of her opponent!

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  9. A complete Explanation !!!! of why these charges were dropped is owed to the victim if not also to the public !!!

    These people answer to US !!!

    What DEAL was made ???

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  10. This is Unacceptable! someone has to step in and go over Gravely and Gaertner’s heads and put these two menaces in prison. What happened to the children? Are they still there being abused? how can this happen here? How can these imbeciles who WORK FOR US let these people off the hook? how? Surely something can be done. This is the worst miscarriage of justice I have ever seen

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      1. Maybe you can let me know if I’m understanding this right, so the son turned 18 in late April and wanted the dad and stepmom to have their bond conditions changed so he could move in with them, and as of August 2nd the state doesn’t believe they can meet their burden of proof on ANY of the counts in the charges? None of them?

        They were only ever accused, but the charging document included the younger child with a different mother who was there one day a week and every 4 weekends saying they didn’t have a camera in their room but the other 2 kids had a camera in their room or right outside of it. Shame on arlo for not following the preservation order or telling the police in advance that there would be an issue. If the daughter wanted this tried still, even though it sounds like her brother may have testified the opposite way, why not let the jury weigh the credibility of the kids? That’s a horrific situation to put potential victims in, and the previously accused would have spent a lot of their money on lawyers for a jury trial, but if you thought it was enough to charge them until your office got embarrassed for yet another instance of not proving your case in chief, did you only drop it to avoid embarrassment? This is going to come back to bite the taxpayers, because he was fired for the allegations while still presumed innocent. Just watch, there will be a wrongful termination lawsuit now that all of the charges were dismissed.

  11. What judge okayed this deal?
    A judge can’t also be a prosecutor, but I think Bruce Schroeder would have raised questions and held further hearings demanding answers.
    This little girl will never get her day in court.
    If she grows up and goes Rambo on that stepmother I bet the Carli crew will be there to persecute them, crystal kizer style!
    Solis for DA!

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  12. C’MON ALREADY…..charges dropped?…..between this case And pedo boy, this isn’t justice, it’s bullshit. I’m so fed up. Let’s see the reason for them being dropped?…the DAs between here and Racine should be brought up on charges as well as the judge who was involved, How CAN WE HAVE FAITH IN The JUSTICE SYSTEM IF THE SYSTEM Stabs US IN THE BACK?…oh they will get theirs alright, just watch people….let us thank John Lennon for Instant Karma

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  13. The DA’s should be removed from office and prosecuted. A nd there should be an investigation of all the cases these two have handed each other.
    The evidence is overwhelming ! There is no way that that case should have been discussed!!!! There were videos of the wrongdoing! How the hell could the case be dismissed, its unbelievable talk about corruption ! This is the worst !!!.

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    1. Kevin you can delete this. I posted this to Joel further up in the comments. He’s trying to hook up with SWM again and now it’s getting weird…

  14. The issue here is why were the charges dismissed.

    There could be a very good reason, such as the purported victim refusing or being unable to testify at this time. Or discovery of evidence that would make the case more difficult to prove. The DA’s office should offer an explanation.

  15. Crooked all the way around! Sounds like a brew of witchcraft snd occultism going around!!! One’s got dirt on the other, or owes the other … so sickening in this system!!! … they all need to go down and be taken out, every single last one of them!!!

  16. I thoroughly understand why everyone is sick and angry over this. I feel the same. If we can’t protect our children, if we can’t get justice for them, then we’re in a lot more trouble than I thought. All of you make very good arguments. However, if we are unable to make our case without criticizing about how they look and/or whether or not someone is gay. It takes away from the arguments. Please refrain from doing that. If you stop you’ll be taken more seriously.

  17. This isn’t Political issue, it’s about 2 children that were abused. Why is this being Dismissed?? Is the system that broken? These poor children will suffer for the rest of there lives if there isn’t justice. I hope something changes and they change there mind. They admit they have evidence. This is sick and sad.

  18. Someone needs to speak to the just turned 18 years old son. He is LYING for them for some reason. Probably promised $$
    But he is definitely lying about not being abused himself and what happened to his sister.

    1. Instead of dismissing all because they felt they couldn’t meet the burden of proof, with the lawyer for the daughter opposing the dismissal, they probably should have let the jury be the finder of fact at that point and had them weigh the credibility of all 3 kids, the teachers, the friends, the cops.

    2. Just watch, the taxpayers are going to be the ones paying for this. The dad will file a wrongful termination lawsuit because the charges were allegations he was presumed innocent of when he was fired. He waited to file anything until the whole thing got dismissed. Whatever settlement happens on that, plus not having to pay 2 lawyers for a jury trial, that’s some $$. The cops should have gotten that interior camera evidence.

    3. I can’t think of any teenage boy who would want the allegations in the charges turned into facts through the court process. Remember, the charges alleged specific details including his stepmom forcing him and his younger sister to make out, his stepmom making his younger sister touch him, and his stepmom holding a lighter below his privates.

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Earnest L. Cooper, 19, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — An 19-year-old Kenosha man accused of causing a high-speed crash that injured his passenger was released on a no-cash bail Wednesday after previously failing to appear in court, despite an arrest warrant carrying a $1,000 cash bail having been issued in the case. Court records show Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner

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Kenosha Man, 28, Accused of Threatening to Kill Everyone Inside Tr3s Hermanos Taken Into Custody at Gunpoint

Jonathan Wesley Markwick, 28, of Kenosha (Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Jonathan Wesley Markwick, 28, of Kenosha, who is currently on extended supervision following felony convictions for threatening judges, prosecutors, or law enforcement officers, was taken into custody at gunpoint Friday night after allegedly threatening to kill everyone inside Tr3s Hermanos, according to dispatch traffic and jail records. You must be

Two People Shot at Lincoln Park After Reports of Large Party, Fight and Gunfire

KENOSHA, Wis. — Two people were shot shortly after midnight Saturday at Lincoln Park following reports of a large gathering, a fight and gunfire, according to scanner traffic recorded by Kenosha County Eye. The first call came in just after midnight Saturday morning when a caller reported a large party at Lincoln Park. Moments later, another caller reported that she had been struck

Longtime Kenosha Auto Repair Shop Rebrands as Double Decker Auto Repair

KENOSHA, Wis. — A familiar auto repair business on Kenosha’s south side is getting a new name, but owners Mike and Erin Decker say customers can expect the same service they have provided for decades. The couple announced that their shop at 8601 75th Street will officially become Double Decker Auto Repair on June 15, 2026, marking the end of its longtime franchise

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Vehicle Rollover at 100th Avenue and Seventh Street Sends Emergency Crews to Scene

Crash at 100th Ave and 7th St in Somers Today(Photo by Nathan DeBruin, Kenosha County Eye) SOMERS, Wis. — Emergency crews responded to a rollover crash Friday afternoon at the intersection of 100th Avenue and Seventh Street in the Village of Somers. Crash at 100th Ave and 7th St in Somers Today(Photo by Nathan DeBruin, Kenosha County Eye) You must be logged in

Record Number of Entries Scheduled for 2026 Kenosha Civic Veterans Parade as Nation’s 250th Anniversary Theme Takes Center Stage

KENOSHA, Wis. — A record number of entries will participate in the 2026 Kenosha Civic Veterans Parade presented by Snap-on, which will step off at 1 p.m. on Sunday, June 28, as the city celebrates the nation’s 250th anniversary with the theme, “United States Celebrates 250 Years.” The City of Kenosha announced Friday that the annual parade will again be led by Snap-on

Kerkman Thanks First Responders, Utility Crews Following Severe Storm That Left Widespread Power Outages

KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — Kenosha County Executive Samantha Kerkman on Thursday praised county employees, first responders, utility workers and community organizations involved in the response to Wednesday night’s severe storms, which left thousands without power and caused significant damage across the county. In a statement released Thursday, Kerkman thanked county departments including Highway, Parks, Facilities and Golf crews, along with the Kenosha County

City to Offer Curbside Storm Debris Collection Following Severe Thunderstorms

KENOSHA, Wis. — Residents with tree limbs, brush and other storm-related debris resulting from this week’s severe thunderstorms are encouraged to contact the City of Kenosha Department of Public Works to arrange for curbside collection. Residents seeking pickup should call 262-653-4050 to be placed on the collection list. Curbside pickup will occur between Monday, June 15, and Thursday, June 18. City officials said

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Felony Armed Burglary Defendant Accused of Breaking Into Apartment Storage Units While Armed With Handgun Held on $10,000 Cash Bail

Jaylen D. Patton, 18, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 18-year-old Kenosha man accused of burglarizing multiple storage units at a west-side apartment complex while armed with a loaded handgun is being held on a $10,000 cash bail after prosecutors sought $15,000 cash bail during his initial appearance Wednesday. Jaylen D. Patton, 18, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must

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Kenosha Man Charged in Animal Neglect Case After Dog Found Dehydrated in Hot SUV; Commissioner Sets $1,000 Cash Bail

Treyvon J. Moore, 28, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man with a prior animal mistreatment conviction is facing four misdemeanor animal neglect charges after police say they found his Doberman puppy severely dehydrated inside a cluttered SUV that had been towed from a city street, where temperatures inside the vehicle exceeded 100 degrees. Treyvon J. Moore, 28, of

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Felony Child Abuse Charges Filed After Mother Allegedly Punched Daughter Repeatedly in Head; Aileen “Half Off” Henry Sets $7,500 Cash Bail

Cloey J. Rupp-Kent, 34, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha woman accused of repeatedly punching her 14-year-old daughter in the head and striking her 13-year-old son during a late-night domestic disturbance was charged Thursday with two felony counts of physical abuse of a child. Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Aileen “Half Off” Henry set a $7,500 cash bail on

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Kenosha Woman Charged With 11 Counts of Animal Neglect After Dogs Found Living in Squalid Conditions During Eviction

Kenosha Police Department(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — Alison M. Asboth, 57, of Kenosha, has been charged with 11 misdemeanor counts of animal neglect after authorities allegedly found two dogs living in deplorable conditions inside her 73rd Street residence during an eviction in November 2025. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Racine Pair Accused of Drug Trafficking After Pleasant Prairie Traffic Stop; Combined $42,000 Cash Bail Set

Earnest Phillips, 44, and Dominque Hale, 40, both of Racine(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Racine man on state supervision and a Racine woman are facing felony drug trafficking charges after Pleasant Prairie police allegedly discovered more than a half-kilogram of marijuana, cocaine, and heroin during a traffic stop Wednesday evening. Earnest Phillips Dominque Hale You must be logged in to

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Man Found With Three Concealed Handguns and More Than 33 Grams of THC Released on No-Cash Bail by Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Aileen “Half Off” Henry

Mecca Necade Griffin, 32, of Greenfield(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — A Milwaukee-area man accused of carrying three concealed handguns and possessing more than 33 grams of THC was released Thursday on a no-cash bail by Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Aileen “Half Off” Henry, despite prosecutors requesting a $1,600 cash bail. Mecca Necade Griffin, 32, of Greenfield(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office)

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Felony Burglary Defendant Accused of Breaking Into Neighbor’s Home Released on No-Cash Bail by Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Aileen “Half-Off” Henry

Jorge L. Mercado-Espinoza, 57, of Pleasant Prairire(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — A 57-year-old Pleasant Prairie man accused of burglarizing a neighbor’s home and stealing thousands of dollars worth of property was released Thursday on a no-cash bail by Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Aileen “Half-Off” Henry, despite prosecutors seeking a $10,000 cash bail in the felony case. Jorge L. Mercado-Espinoza,

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Woman Accused of Choking 61-Year-Old Neighbor Over Alleged Debt Released on No-Cash Bail by Supplemental Court Commissioner Aileen “Half Off” Henry

Anita R. Williams, 63, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 63-year-old Kenosha woman accused of pinning her 61-year-old neighbor against a wall and choking her while demanding money was released Thursday on a no-cash bail by Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Aileen “Half Off” Henry. Prosecutors requested a $1,000 no-cash bail and the defense did not object. Henry imposed the

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Man Accused of Stealing Lawn Mower, Returning to Victim’s Yard to Urinate Held on $2,000 Cash Bail

Douglas L. Tanner, 69, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 69-year-old Kenosha man accused of stealing a lawn mower from a resident’s garage and repeatedly returning to the victim’s property — including allegedly urinating in the victim’s yard after being told to stay away — was ordered held on a $2,000 cash bail Thursday by Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner

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