Fired Kenosha Teacher Pleads Guilty to 15 Counts of Disorderly Conduct in Grooming Case

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Christian J. Enwright (30) In Court Today
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Kenosha, Wis. — Former Kenosha Unified School District teacher Christian J. Enwright pleaded guilty Friday morning to 15 counts of disorderly conduct, admitting in court to engaging in a months-long Snapchat-based grooming campaign targeting a 13-year-old student.

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The student, referred to in Kenosha County Eye reporting by the pseudonym Holly, sat in the courtroom with her parents as Enwright uttered the words “Guilty, Your Honor” fifteen times—once for each count.

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The hearing, initially set as a jury status conference, pivoted to a plea proceeding after prosecutors and defense attorneys presented a signed plea questionnaire to Kenosha County Circuit Judge Gerad Dougvillo. Enwright, 30, appeared in person and out of custody, flanked by attorneys Jason Luczak and Nicole Masnica.

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Leah Enwright, former KUSD Teacher and Wife To Christian, In Court Today
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Also present was his wife, Leah Enwright, who is pregnant—reportedly with twins—and who has previously accused Holly and others of fabricating the allegations.

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Kenosha County District Attorney Xavier Solis In Court Today
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The Plea Agreement

District Attorney Xavier Solis outlined the terms: Enwright would plead guilty to counts 1 through 15, and the remaining seven counts would be dismissed but read into the record at sentencing.

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Solis told the court he will recommend a sentence of one year in jail followed by three years of probation. The state is also requesting strict conditions: no contact with the victim or her family, and no unsupervised contact with minors. The Department of Corrections will determine whether Enwright can have contact with his own children.

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Kenosha County Circuit Court Judge Gerad Dougvillo In Court Today
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Judge Dougvillo explained that while the court is not bound by any sentencing recommendation, it can consider the read-in charges when issuing a sentence. Enwright faces a maximum of 90 days in jail and a $1,000 fine per count— the 15 counts he pleaded guilty to. The seven dismissed but read-in counts can be considered, but will not raise the maximum penalties. The maximum sentence he could receive is a $15,000 fine, 3 years and 9 months in jail, or both.

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Sentencing is scheduled for May 16 at 11 a.m.

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During the plea colloquy, Enwright acknowledged that he is currently receiving treatment for a mental health condition but told the judge he understood the proceedings and was entering his plea voluntarily.

Christian J. Enwright, (30) of Kenosha
(Kenosha County District Attorney’s Office)

A Timeline of Grooming

As previously reported by Kenosha County Eye, Enwright was fired from KTEC West School in May 2024 after internal investigations and parental reports uncovered a trove of Snapchat messages exchanged between him and Holly. The messages began in June 2023 and escalated in frequency and tone—often multiple times a day, including late at night and early in the morning.

A criminal complaint filed by the Kenosha County District Attorney’s Office describes 22 separate incidents involving selfies, videos, and sexually suggestive messages sent by Enwright to Holly over an eight-month period. One photo, sent in December 2023, showed Enwright from the waist down wearing only a towel. Others featured emojis like heart eyes and kissy faces, with captions that aligned with conversations Holly recalled in forensic interviews.

During one of those interviews, Holly disclosed that Enwright would comment on her appearance, compliment her legs, and discuss hypothetical romantic scenarios in which they could be together. In another conversation, Enwright allegedly referenced sleeping with his own girlfriend’s mother while in middle school—framing that memory as justification for a potential relationship with the teen.

Detectives recovered 603 deleted messages from Enwright to Holly in just a one-week span in late January 2024. Investigators characterized his actions as textbook grooming: isolation, secrecy, escalation of boundaries, and romantic manipulation.

Enwright admitted during a March 2024 police interview—attended by his wife—that he had sent all of the images and messages to Holly. He claimed the communication was meant to “boost her confidence.”

Christian J. Enwright, (30) of Kenosha
(Kenosha County Sheriff)

Prior Conviction and Licensing Issues

In addition to the grooming charges, Enwright was found guilty of Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) in Racine County in August 2024. The conviction stemmed from a February 9, 2023, incident where Enwright was stopped for speeding and running a red light. He registered a blood alcohol content of .11 and was subsequently arrested. As part of his plea deal, Enwright’s license was revoked for six months, and he was fined $1,037.50. He was also required to complete an Alcohol and Other Drug Assessment (AODA) and undergo treatment.

Furthermore, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) initiated an investigation into Enwright’s teaching license following the allegations. Rather than revoking his license, the DPI allowed Enwright to surrender it voluntarily—a decision that has drawn criticism from community members who believe a formal revocation was warranted.

District Inaction and Community Reaction

A Kenosha County Eye investigation published in June 2024 revealed that Kenosha Unified School District administrators were warned about Enwright’s inappropriate behavior months before his termination. Multiple staff raised red flags, but no decisive action was taken until Holly’s mother reported the communication and provided screenshots to police.

In the months following his arrest, Enwright called the police numerous times to report neighbors who were shouting “pervert” and “pedophile” at him from the street—incidents also captured on video and published by this outlet.

Now that Enwright has entered his plea, the case moves toward final sentencing. Holly and her parents plan to speak that day. Anyone else wishing to submit statements must file them with the court by May 12.

For the families, school community, and neighbors impacted, the May hearing may offer something the last year of headlines, hearings, and hashtags has not: closure.

Christian J. Enwright (30) In Court Today
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)
Christian J. Enwright (30) In Court Today
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)
Christian J. Enwright (30) In Court Today
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)

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  1. That’s it 90 days in jail what a joke at that rate let him go today so he can go find another 13 yr old…Lord Help his kids if I was his wife I wouldn’t want him around my children can’t trust his nasty mind..she needs mental evaluation also.

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      1. 1 year for 15 counts of grooming yeah couldn’t be my child cause we both getting charged with something, system is so flawed but I already knew that.

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    1. The problem is, his nasty wife thinks he is innocent and blaming the student!! Have you not been following this case?? She called “Holly” a liar when all the evidence is right in front of her ugly mug, him sending all those stupid pictures of himself laying in bed, etc.

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      1. HRC blamed Monica for Bill’s nasty behavior. Has to be some self protection denial situation. This wife and kids will always be haunted by his actions. She’ll eventually leave👍🏻

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    2. He can get up to 90 days per count. That is three years 9 months all together. He should do the entire time in prison!!

      1. He’s the lawyer. And he was a lawyer when he promised he would issue felonies. I’m just wondering what happened to that?

        He may not have been the DA when it was charged, but he’s the DA now and could have fixed it like he said he would.

        Sad to see another predator walking the streets.

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        1. He can’t change the charges that were set by a different DA, in between all the court dates!! 🤦🏼‍♂️ The current DA has to work with what was originally presented!!

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      2. No, you are absolutely right.Kevin.I just wish something else could be done to stop this predator.

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    1. So many lawyers on here trying to interpret law. I guess I’m confused why you all work at fucking Taco Bell and Starbucks.

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  2. Wonder if Enright and his wife thought her being pregnant may help in keeping him out of jail!!! I feel sorry for their existing child and the two on the way, to have such dispicable parents!! How can one blame a student, when the evidence is right in front of her face!!!!

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    1. Any female offspring of his will most certainly need therapy in the future. A creepy pedo groomer as a dad…. they are the new targets.

  3. BS he should get more than a year. minimum 5 years with probation and never be aloud to teach again and register as a sex offender !!!

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  4. why he a criminal hiding behind a teaching job
    DUI
    grooming
    sex advances on a minor
    come on Solis and judge this guy needs to go to prison not local jail for a year , this is ridiculous and not even in the scope of the law .

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    1. You should have read the article, but he cannot be sent to prison. These are misdemeanor charges as grooming is not against the law in Wisconsin. He was charged with this early conduct. You cannot go to prison for disorderly conduct

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  5. That Grin alone should give him prison time!!!! He needs to be held accountable for his action and his wife also should have to make a personal apology to the victim’s and their family this is not acceptable not at all.

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  6. He and the wife should be charges with intimation of a victim and witness, how does this set a standard for these teachers trying to have sex with are kids!

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  7. Very disappointing. What happens when he gets out? Can he go back to teaching? Will he be registered as a sex offender???

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  8. Hopefully the Department of corrections denies him from even being around his own children . One day this evil soul and his evil wife will suffer the pain they caused maybe even with their own seeds.

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  9. Scott Hodges covered for this creep at KTEC and refused to cooperate with police regarding the investigation. Hodges wasn’t fired and is now working at Tremper. Parents beware.

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  10. Two of my brothers put a good hurting on this pos pedophile and I couldn’t be happier about! To have to sit there and watch him and his entire family in court when my brothers where being sentenced and acting like HE was a victim and all of them including ole tiny penis pedophile boy cry and talk about how “as a Christian I’ll try and forgive but I’m traumatized and it will be difficult” was disgusting- but I got a big ole smile on my face seeing karma exists at least in this particular case! He should do the world and his kids and family a favor and “self delete”, but he’s to much of a pos weak selfish coward to do what’s best for everyone

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  11. Wonder if there is any legislation proposed yet to make this a felony. This is definitely disturbing, too bad it takes years to pass new laws.

      1. Republicans have the majority in the wi legislature, have them write up and introduce a bill. What does this have to do with libs? Other than you just wanting to blame them? Contact nedweski, she’s a part of that legislature.

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        1. Maybe because libs love pedos and will do everything they can to protect them? Where do you think the “love is love” saying came from?

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        2. There are just obsessed people who blame everything on non-republicans. I think they believe it makes them feel important. Too bad they don’t actually know anything except red hats and denial.

  12. If it had been addressed properly to begin with:

    Wis. Stat. 948.098:
    Defines sexual misconduct by a school staff person or volunteer, including “sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or physical contact of a sexual nature” that are “sufficiently severe to substantially interfere with a pupil’s academic performance or create an intimidating, hostile, or offensive school environment”.
    Any school staff member or volunteer who commits an act of sexual misconduct against a pupil enrolled in the school is guilty of a Class I felony.

    ×15

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  13. A normal wife would have left her husband after she found out he was grooming a 13yr old! Nope, not Leah. She’s doubling down and having more kids with the trash ball. I can’t imagine any of their family or friends want anything to do with them. Now their kids will grow older and find out their dad is a creepy monster. He’s only going to therapy, because he was told to go through the motions. He’s a child predator and master manipulator. The judge should do the community a favor and lock him up closer to the max sentence!

    1. I saw the whole family out to eat a while back at my job. I can’t believe they all accept him. Can you imagine if he had access to that child alone?! 🤢

  14. Bring back public execution. Sick and tired of all these monsters walking around looking at our children like play toys, enough already.

  15. OMG… You people are
    Talking so much crap and you don’t even know what you’re saying. They cant make up charges in the legal system. Jeez.

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  16. Something is wrong with our justice system! This perv got a slap on the hand for inappropriate behavior with a 13 year old. I have a friend who’s husband got convicted of a crime he didn’t commit. The crime supposedly happened almost 3 decades ago. No witnesses, no evidence and no investigation. He got sentenced to 25 years in prison. They have evidence in this case that this guy was in an inappropriate relationship with a child and this is all he gets?? We’ll hear about him in the news in the future, i guarantee it.

  17. Hope him and his wife’s teaching careers are done…she blamed victim….you really are daffy..who do you think he’s texting at all hours… sent over 600 texts in one week….

  18. I sure hope his teaching lc is revoked and he can never teach again this is insane and this guy should not be around any children .
    I understand that he has no felony, but 15 counts of dc should bring more time than one year,
    so, give him one year no work release and 10 years’ probation and register as a sex offender, come on Kenosha DA, do something to protect are children and
    Kenosha. His wife and he had intimated the victims, and he has metal issues, DUI / BAR FIGHTS / GROMMING / PHOTO TEXTING TO UNDERAGE MINOR,
    His wife is protecting him, and she is his enabler, so you think Kenosha is safe from this perv? NO far from it .

  19. I can’t stop laughing at those stupid selfies. A 30 year old teacher posing like a 14 year old girl. His wife should slap him upside the head repeatedly.

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Donyae D. Stingley, 21, of Waukegan, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 21-year-old Illinois man is facing multiple felony charges after authorities say he led police on a dangerous, high-speed chase that spanned Pleasant Prairie and Kenosha, ultimately ending in a crash and foot pursuit before his arrest. Donyae D. Stingley, 21, of Waukegan, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be

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Armed Robbery Attempt Alleged After Knife Incident at Kenosha Apartment; $50K Bail Set

Ahmaud R. Beal, 30, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man is accused of attempting to rob a woman at knifepoint outside her apartment, allegedly demanding money before brandishing a weapon, according to a newly filed criminal complaint. Ahmaud R. Beal, 30, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Two Women Charged After Chaotic Kenosha Porch Fight; Both Accused Of Assaulting Police Officer, Each Gets $10K Cash Bail

Monica L. Spann, 59, and Rubenia D. Jenkins, 31, Both of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Two Kenosha women accused of attacking a police officer during a chaotic, multi-person disturbance on the city’s north side were each given $10,000 cash bail Monday by Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II after prosecutors sought significantly higher amounts. Rubenia D. Jenkins Monica

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Fourth-Offense OWI Charge Filed After Near-Crash On Green Bay Road; “Bargain Bail Billy” Sets $5K Bail Despite $10K Request

Graciela Oviedo, 60, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha woman is facing a felony drunk driving charge after police say she nearly caused a crash on one of the city’s busiest corridors, with Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II setting $5,000 cash bail Monday—half of what prosecutors requested. Graciela Oviedo, 60, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You

Bargain Bail Billy Gets the Boot From Restraining Orders After Plaza Killing

KENOSHA, Wis. — In the wake of the killing of Makayla Rutka Plaza, Kenosha County court officials have quietly removed Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II from handling restraining order cases, a significant shift in courtroom duties that follows mounting scrutiny of his decisions. Kenosha County Eye previously reported that on the Monday following Plaza’s death — a day when restraining

GOP Chair Sandy Rowe Wiedmeyer Steps Back From Party Operations To Focus On State Senate Run

KENOSHA, Wis. — Sandy Rowe Wiedmeyer, the chairman of the Republican Party of Kenosha County, announced Monday that she is stepping back from the day-to-day operations of the local party as she continues her campaign for the 11th State Senate District. Wiedmeyer said the move is intended to ensure transparency and fairness as she seeks higher office while still holding a leadership role

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