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Felon Accused of Possessing Loaded Handgun Gets $1,500 Cash Bail After State Sought $20,000

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Brandon R. Martin, 47, of Kenosha
(Kenosha County Sheriff's Office)

KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man accused of illegally possessing a loaded handgun despite being a convicted felon was given a $1,500 cash bail Monday by Court Commissioner Alexandra Smathers (D) after prosecutors sought $20,000 cash. The decision drew immediate criticism from a courthouse insider who described the bail as extraordinarily low for a firearm-related felony and questioned whether the outcome was consistent with Smathers' public advocacy for stricter gun laws and firearm regulations.

Brandon R. Martin, 47, of Kenosha
(Kenosha County Sheriff's Office)

Kenosha County Court Commissioner Alexandra Smathers (D) In Court
(File 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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  1. Is this common around the state for judges and commissioners to undermine prosecutors?Or just our liberals showing their power?

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  3. KPD should hire the racist tremper chem teacher. She would know to target the colored folks causing all these problems in society. the poor colored folks with no power, no money, are causing all these problems. and don’t get me started on da jabs.

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