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A Racine man has been charged with stalking Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Jill Karofsky.

The man allegedly sent dozens of threatening emails and phone calls after a complaint he filed was rejected.

Karofsky told investigators she fears for her safety and has increased security measures.

MADISON — A Racine man has been charged with stalking Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Jill Karofsky in recent weeks.

Ryan Thornton, 37, appeared in Dane County Circuit Court on Monday, Oct. 20, after being arrested by Wisconsin Capitol Police over a series of alleged threatening remarks aimed at Karofsky through dozens of phone calls and emails.

According to the criminal complaint, Thornton began sending emails to Karofsky in August, shortly after the Office of Lawyer

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