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WI - Former DA (Kenneth Kratz) accused of 'sexting' won't face criminal charges

Original Article 03/28/2011 By Sharif Durhams The state won't file criminal charges against a former Calumet County district attorney who sent sexually suggestive text messages to a domestic violence victim. Kenneth R. Kratz resigned in October after then Gov. Jim Doyle began the process to remove the district attorney from office. He faced pressure from fellow district attorneys, state lawmakers and victims' advocates since admitting he had sent the text messages. After the woman's complaint became public, at least four more women accused Kratz of similar misconduct. Ultimately the state Department of Justice investigated more than a dozen complaints. Department of Justice spokesman Bill Cosh said Monday that investigators looked into whether Kratz could face criminal charges under statutes prohibiting sexual assault, misconduct in public office and premature disclosure of a search warrant...continue to full post

Full post as published by Sex Offender Issues on March 28, 2011 (boomark / email).