Government Accountability

Wisconsin Man Faces Stalking Charges for Threatening State Supreme Court Justice

By National Security Desk | October 21, 2025

A Wisconsin man’s threatening emails to Chief Justice Jill Karofsky expose growing risks to judicial independence and public safety, underscoring the urgent need for accountability and respect for our institutions.

In a troubling escalation of politically motivated harassment, Ryan Thornton of Racine, Wisconsin, now faces felony stalking charges after sending a series of intimidating emails to Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Jill Karofsky. This case reveals the dangerous intersection of political extremism and personal threats aimed at undermining our judiciary—a cornerstone of American sovereignty. When Political Frustration Crosses Into Threats Between early August and October, Thornton bombarded Chief Justice Karofsky with nine emails filled with accusations, profanities, and alarming demands that included seeking her home address and urging her to "eject" herself from office. His messages ranged from conspiratorial ramblings...

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