Episode 10: Schlemiel Schlimazel | Willie J. Junior and Gary George

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March 4th, 2020

1 hr 19 mins 36 secs

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Hillary and Tina cover former Escambia County Commissioner Willie J. Junior and former Wisconsin State Senator Gary George.

Tina's Story
From 1981 until 2003, Gary George served as Wisconsin’s State Senator known for being a maverick. But, when he failed to toe the party line one too many times, he became embroiled in a recall election and later sank further into the muck of corruption.

Hillary's Story
In 1983, Willie J. Junior made history as the first black commissioner of the Escambia County Commission. When charges of bribery, racketeering, and other crimes come to light, Junior mucks up his legacy. But, it’s his strange disappearance that catapults the Florida town into a decades long mystery.

Sources:

Tina's Story
Wikimedia
Gary George (Wisconsin politician)
Milwaukee

Pioneer Press
“Former Wisconsin senator named in Laos plot court papers”--by Pioneer Press

Politifact
“Gary George says he created school choice”--by Dave Humfoefer

The Badger Herald
“Gary George removed from ballot”--The Badger Herald

Fox 6 Now
“Running for Congress: Convicted felon Gary George”--AP Wire Service

Wisconsin Elections Commission
“About Recalls in Wisconsin”

The Chippewa Herald
“Revolt ousts Senator George” by Todd Richmond (Associated Press)
“State Sen. Gary George indicted on two conspiracy charges”--by Melissa Trujillo
“Former state senator sentenced to 4 years in prison”--by Todd Richmond (Associated Press)

Urban Milwalkee
“Gary George’s Grafton Mansion”--by Michael Horne

Wisconsin State Journal
“State court reinstates Gary George's law license”--by Associated Press

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
“Gary George vs Gwen Moore, and 2 Republicans face off, in congressional primary”--by Annysa Johnson

Milwaukee Magazine
“Downfall”--by Joel McNally

SFGate
“Ex-Wisconsin lawmaker implicated in Laos coup plot, federal agent says” by Demian Bulwa

Twin City Pioneer Press
“Former Wis. senator implicated in Laos plot had ties to Hmong”--by Pioneer Press

New York Times
“Political Briefing; Name Recognition, But With a Twist”--by B. Drummond Ayres Jr.

Case Law
“Supreme Court of Wisconsin--Re: IN RE: DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS AGAINST Gary R. GEORGE”

Milwaukee Magazine
“Cloak and Dagger”--by Jessica McBride

Photos:
Wisconsin Eye
Gary George Speaking to Reporters (screenshot via YouTube)

Ballotpedia
Gary George (Wisconsin)

Wikipedia
Gwen Moore Congressional Photo (U.S. House Office of Photography)

Hillary's Story
Pensapedia
Willie Junior
W. D. Childers

Rick's Blog
"In 2005: Mysterious Death of Willie Junior"--Rick Outzen

Casetext
McMillan v. Escambia County--United States Court of Appeals

Photos
Pensapedia
Willie Junior Commissioner Photo
W. D. Childers
Childers Swearing-in
Junior Drive-Thru Funeral Home

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