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Ismael Ozanne

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Dane County District Attorney. Despite 6+ years of evidence and 983 public emails, refused to open an investigation into Ridglan Farms. Met with Hsiung in April 2024 and said 'You will hear from us' — never followed up.

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Dane County DADistrict Attorney

Related Facts (5)

C1The DA's Office has been aware of criminal activity at Ridglan for over six years but has refused to even open an investigation.#46

C1April 18, 2024: Hsiung and Schrank met with DA Ozanne for 10 minutes. Ozanne's only response: 'You will hear from us.' No follow-up.#52

C1October 22, 2024: Open records request revealed the DA's Office had received 983 separate emails asking them to investigate Ridglan. No response to any.#53

C1At a September 12, 2024 hearing, DA Ozanne stated he had never received a 'referral' — despite having received several, including from a former federal prosecutor.#54

C2Despite all interactions with the DA's Office — including an in-person meeting — at no point did Ozanne inform Petitioners he would only prosecute upon referral by law enforcement.#55