Wisconsin: Former Walker aide's domestic partner pleads guilty to misdemeanor - TwinCities.com

WAUKESHA, Wis. -- The domestic partner of one of Gov. Scott Walker's top aides when he was Milwaukee County executive was found guilty Friday of a misdemeanor charge of contributing to the delinquency of a minor under a deal reached with prosecutors.
Brian Pierick was initially charged with felony child enticement and causing a child to expose his genitals in connection with text messages he sent to a 17-year-old Waukesha boy in late 2010. The evidence was uncovered during a secret investigation of the Milwaukee County executive's office when Walker held that post between 2002 and 2010.
Pierick pleaded no contest to the lesser charge Friday and agreed to complete 50 hours of community service as part of the deal. Waukesha County Circuit Judge Patrick Haughney found him guilty and set sentencing for Feb. 14.
Assistant Milwaukee County District Attorney Sara Lewis said a fine of up to $10,000 also will be recommended at the sentencing.
Pierick appeared in court with his attorney. He declined to comment after the 30-minute hearing.
Pierick, of Sun Prairie, was one of six people charged with crimes stemming from the so-called John Doe investigation into people connected with the county executive's office under Walker. Four former Walker aides as well as a campaign donor have been convicted on charges ranging from theft to misconduct in office.


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