Turnpaugh v. State Claims Board

¶ 1. David R. Turnpaugh appeals the circuit court order affirming a decision by the State of Wisconsin Claims Board denying his claim under Wis. *184Stat. § 775.05 seeking compensation as an "innocent person[] who [has] been convicted of a crime." See § 775.05(1). We review the decision of the Claims Board and not that of the circuit court. See Wisconsin Dep't of Revenue v. Menasha Corp., 2008 WI 88, ¶ 46, 311 Wis. 2d 579, 611, 754 N.W.2d 95, 111. We reverse.

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¶ 2. This is Turnpaugh's second appeal in defense of his rights. In the first, State v. Turnpaugh, 2007 WI App 222, 305 Wis. 2d 722, 741…