Following Genele Laird’s controversial arrest Tuesday, Dane County District Attorney Ismael Ozanne decided to transfer Laird to a restorative justice program and drop all criminal charges if she completes the terms of the program. Instead, Laird, 18, will be enrolled in the Community Restorative Court, a pilot program designed to resolve misdemeanors before formal charging. … Continue reading DA drops criminal charges against Genele Laird