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County
Recorder Sentenced for Vandalizing Courthouse 11/21/2006 Janine Louise Bornhorst, the county recorder for Lac qui Parle, *Minnesota received a 365-day jail sentence and a $1,000 fine for allegedly damaging property at the county's courthouse. Judge David Mennis stayed a portion of the fine and said that her jail time would be waived if she behaved within the terms of her conditional probation for the next two years.
In August 2006, a criminal complaint was filed that accused Bornhorst of
vandalizing areas of the Madison courthouse on February 5, 2006. Her alleged
actions came after she was questioned about discrepancies in the recorder
office's account by the county auditor, Stanton Bjorgan, and members of the
county commissioner's office. According to several witnesses, Bornhorst was observed in the courthouse, but she denied having any knowledge of the vandalism. In addition to her suspended jail time and fine, Bornhorst must also pay $408 for damages to the courthouse; attend anger management counseling; and cannot have contact with the county commissioner or auditor unless the contact is work-related. Note: Originally, News for Public Officials reported the state as Wisconsin. This report was in error.
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