AG Kaul Statement on National Guard Report and Reforms
"I support Governor Evers’ swift response to the National Guard Bureau Office of Complex Investigations report, with his issuance of Executive Order #62."
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul issued the following statement in reaction to today’s released report and Governor Evers’ Executive Order #62:
“Sexual assault is a violent crime that must always be taken seriously,” said AG Kaul. “I support Governor Evers’ swift response to the National Guard Bureau Office of Complex Investigations report, with his issuance of Executive Order #62. No survivor of sexual assault should be denied justice because of an outdated and insufficient system. The Wisconsin Department of Justice is working with Governor Evers to assess additional appropriate actions in light of the findings in the National Guard Bureau Office of Complex Investigations report.”
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
More about the Wisconsin National Guard Federal Review
- Majority Leader Fitzgerald Reacts to National Guard Bureau Investigation - U.S. Rep. Scott Fitzgerald - Dec 10th, 2019
- Evers Orders National Guard Leader to Resign - Melanie Conklin - Dec 10th, 2019
- U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Statement on National Guard Bureau Report on Wisconsin National Guard - U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin - Dec 9th, 2019
- AG Kaul Statement on National Guard Report and Reforms - Josh Kaul - Dec 9th, 2019
- Gov. Evers Announces Sweeping Reforms Within Wisconsin National Guard - Gov. Tony Evers - Dec 9th, 2019
Read more about Wisconsin National Guard Federal Review here
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