Liberal Judge Approves Generous Plea Deal For Kenosha Man Accused Of Holding Gun Five Inches From Ex-Girlfriend's Head, Threatening To Kill Her

Liberal Judge Approves Generous Plea Deal For Kenosha Man Accused Of Holding Gun Five Inches From Ex-Girlfriend’s Head, Threatening To Kill Her — Felonies Dismissed

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Joseph T. Leese-Schulte, 24, of Kenosha
(Kenosha County Sheriff's Office)

KENOSHA, Wis. — Joseph T. Leese-Schulte, 24, of Kenosha, received two years of probation and six months of work release from Liberal Judge Jason Rossell (D) on October 27, 2026, after pleading guilty to two domestic abuse misdemeanors. Leese-Schulte was originally charged with two felonies after prosecutors alleged he held a handgun approximately five inches from his ex-girlfriend's forehead and threatened her life near the Kenosha Yacht Club in July 2025. The generous plea deal, which resulted in both felony charges being dismissed, was approved by Rossell following a prosecution handled by Assistant District Attorney Thomas Benno.

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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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Anonymous says:

November 2, 2026 at 1:10 PM

I imagine he is no longer allowed to have firearms around him?
What a douche!

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Just me says:

November 2, 2026 at 1:10 PM

So this little piece of shit gets away with it? Careful for karma

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