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Man charged with stalking, accused of sending Wisconsin’s chief justice intimidating emails

Ryan Thornton sent nine threatening emails causing Chief Justice Karofsky to fear for her safety and require police escorts, officials said.

  • Ryan Thornton, 37, of Racine was charged with one felony count of stalking and sending intimidating emails to Wisconsin Chief Justice Jill Karofsky.
  • According to the criminal complaint, Thornton sent Karofsky nine emails accusing her of being manipulative and asking for her home address, frightening her.
  • Karofsky declined to comment but said through a spokesperson that threats against the judiciary are taken seriously and ensuring safety is a priority.
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Man charged with stalking, accused of sending Wisconsin's chief justice intimidating emails

A Wisconsin man faces a stalking charge after he allegedly sent the state Supreme Court's liberal chief justice a series of intimidating emails.

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Spectrum News broke the news in United States on Tuesday, October 21, 2025.
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