A former Appleton guardian accused of stealing from his elderly and disabled clients has asked a judge to step down from the felony case.Jeffrey M. Schend, 45, appeared Monday in Outagamie County Court to request that a judge from a different county be assigned to the case, based in part on Judge Gregory Gill’s role as supervisor for the county probate office. The register in probate is responsible for the oversight of guardians serving county clients.
Gill didn’t make a decision on Monday. Dist. Atty. Carrie Schneider is expected to provide Gill with written arguments later this week.
Gill also set a July 24 deadline for prosecutors to file any additional charges against Schend. Schneider said that would entail a “significant amendment” to charging documents if she expands the case.
Schend is charged with six felony theft counts and one misdemeanor count of theft. He’s accused of stealing about $500,000 from his clients.
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I realize Schend is desperate, but a new judge is going to find him just as guilty.
ReplyDeleteYou're right Norma. Schend is in delay mode. I hope the judge gives him the harshest penalties possible.
ReplyDeleteA new judge at this late date, why?
ReplyDeleteThere just can't be a punishment strong enough to erase what Jeffrey Schend did.
ReplyDeleteThank you for following this story from beginning to end. So many people were hurt by Schend's greed, it's just so sad that they will continue to suffer because there's no recourse for them.
ReplyDeleteWill the victims be able to get any of their money back?
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