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Court upholds conviction against former Walker aide
http://www.jrn.com/tmj4/news/Court-upholds-conviction-against-former-Walker-aide-286698301.htmlMADISON -- A Wisconsin appeals court has upheld a theft conviction against a former aide of Gov. Scott Walker when he was Milwaukee County executive.
The 1st District Court of Appeals on Tuesday ruled against Tim Russell in his appeal of his 2012 conviction.
Russell was Walker's deputy chief of staff in 2009 and 2010 and was charged with stealing more than $21,000 from a nonprofit group benefiting veterans. He pleaded guilty to one felony theft count and was sentenced to 2 years in prison.
Russell argued on appeal that he was wrongly sentenced for the crime of misconduct in office, rather than theft. He also argued that he was ordered to pay $5,000 more in restitution than was proper.
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I mean, who won't forgive Russell for stealing from the Veterans after they see the holiday tree in the Capitol that, once again, features Veteran- and military-themed ornaments made by schoolchildren? 
This is the second time Walker has chosen this theme for the tree.
Nothing says "Merry Christmas" like soldier with a machine gun standing at Arlington National Cemetery.
Walker makes me sick. 
