Netflix’s newest bingeable true crime series Making a Murderer tells the story of Steven Avery, a poor Manitowoc, Wisconsin resident who served 18 years for a rape he didn’t commit, and the murder case that landed him back in prison with a life sentence without the possibility of parole.
The Wisconsin Dept. of Justice has released details of its investigation of sexting DA Kenneth Kratz. In addition to disturbing allegations by a variety of women, investigators found Kratz's Match.com profile and messages. Kratz's username: exboytoy1.
Former prosecutor Kenneth Kratz won't face criminal charges for repeatedly sexting an abuse victim while prosecuting her ex-boyfriend. However, investigation into his "misconduct" did turn up some other accusations.
Last year saw its share of douchebags, assholes, and generally repellent people. Here's what we think — or hope — will happen to them this year.
The governor of Wisconsin has appointed a woman to replace Sexting (ex-)DA Kenneth Kratz, who resigned after his harassment of abuse victims and all-around creepitude became national news. Incoming DA Jerilyn Dietz starts work on December 19. Hooray, justice!
Sexting DA Kenneth Kratz will resign after all — before that happens, let's take a closer look at the life and career of the world's worst DA.
Wisconsin's Department of Justice investigated sexting DA Kenneth Kratz last year, but closed its investigation after just a few days with no charges. They also never interviewed Kratz, though they did look at his 30 racy text messages.
Two more women have come forward to accuse sexting DA Kenneth Kratz of inappropriate behavior — and one says he has a pattern of victimizing women "who are extremely vulnerable to his authority."
Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle says he'll "start the process to consider removing" sexting DA Kenneth Kratz from office. Meanwhile, a second woman says Kratz hit on her by inviting her to an autopsy.
Wisconsin DA Kenneth Kratz, who has admitted to texting an abuse victim 30 times in three days, has taken medical leave of an unspecified length. He's also getting therapy.
In one of the most repugnant cases in recent memory, a Wisconsin DA is accused of sexting an abuse victim and trying to start an affair with her — and he's going unpunished.
