RACINE — The man being prosecuted for using personal information of Wisconsin politicians to order their absentee ballots will be allowed to utilize the expertise of former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman.
Racine County Circuit Court Judge Robert Repischak ruled the limited use of Attorney Michael Gableman to address constitutional issues would not be a conflict of interest in the prosecution of Harry Wait.
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Judge Robert Repischak ruled former Wisconsin justice Michael Gableman could join Harry Wait's defense team for the limited purpose of advising on Connotational issues.
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Harry Wait's initial appearance in court in photos
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Harry Wait, center, stands among a group of his supporters Thursday outside of the Racine County Courthouse, 730 Wisconsin Ave., Racine, before his initial appearance in court next door at the Law Enforcement Center, 717 Wisconsin Ave.
Wait talking to media
Harry Wait talks to media outside of Judge Robert Repischak's courtroom after making his initial appearance Thursday. Wait tried talking to media inside the courtroom, which led Repischak to add a gag order to Wait's bond.
Judge waiting on Wait
Judge Robert Repischak waiting for Harry Wait to appear in court. Wait initially refused to make an appearance, claiming the court location on the summons was changed. Wait arrived 20 minutes late.
People with 'Free Harry' shirts asked to leave
A man wearing a shirt that says "Free Harry" leaves the courtroom after Judge Repischak orders him out. "No, get out," the judge said as soon as he noticed the man and a woman in a matching shirt. "This is not a political rally. This is a courtroom."
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Judge Robert Repischak instructs a court officer to find Harry Wait after being told by Jay Stone that Wait will not be making an appearance in his courtroom Thursday. Wait arrived 20 minutes later.
Wait shows up
Harry Wait arrives 20 minutes late to his initial appearance in court Thursday. Wait claims the courtroom the appearance was scheduled at is not the courtroom in his summons, so he decided to go there first before complying.
People with 'Free Harry' shirts
Prayer circle
Harry Wait, center, stands in a prayer circle outside of the Racine County Courthouse Thursday before his initial appearance in court.
David William Maas, of the state Attorney General’s Office
State Rep. Tim Ramthun in attendance
State Rep. Tim Ramthun listens during Harry Wait's initial appearance in Racine County Circuit Court Thursday.
Wait and opposing counsel
Freedom Fighters of Central Wisconsin in the audience
A man in a Freedom Fighters of Central Wisconsin T-shirt was among those in the courtroom supporting Harry Wait Thursday. The "Freedom Fighters" group is aligned with Wait's Racine-based HOT Government.
Tim Ramthun
Harry Wait
Harry Wait speaks to the media outlets from throughout the state Thursday.
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Woman in prayer
Jay Stone
Wait reads his statement
People waiting for Harry to speak
Chanting for Harry
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