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Kmiec Seeks Removal of Kenosha DA, Citing Bias; Motion Likely Faces Uphill Battle

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Multiple Felon Trenton Kmiec and Public Defender Benjamin Schwarz in Court
(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)

KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. – The attorney for convicted serial felon Trenton B. Kmiec is asking a judge to remove Kenosha County District Attorney Xavier Solis from prosecuting his newest case and to appoint a special prosecutor from another county. The 21-page motion, filed August 13 by Assistant State Public Defender Benjamin Schwarz, claims Solis’s relationship with Kenosha County Eye publisher Kevin Mathewson creates “at least the appearance of bias” against Kmiec and his family.

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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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