APPLETON (AP) -- A special referee is recommending a less severe punishment for a former Wisconsin prosecutor accused of sexual harassment.
Retired Judge Robert Kinney issued a report Monday, July 30th recommending a four-month suspension of former Calumet County District Attorney Ken Kratz's law license.
The Wisconsin Office of Lawyer Regulation is seeking a six-month suspension of Kratz's law license for sending text messages to a crime victim, seeking a relationship. Kratz is seeking just a formal reprimand.
Kinney noted other license suspensions of six months or more involved more serious conduct, and that Kratz is unlikely to reoffend.
Kratz contends he's suffered enough and deserves a chance to rebuild his career.
The report follows a hearing held last month. The Wisconsin Supreme Court will decide what punishment, if any, is appropriate.
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