'Enough is Enough': Group launches court watch program to monitor reckless driving sentences

A new effort is putting extra eyes in the courtroom. A local group called ‘Enough is Enough’ just launched a court watch program in Milwaukee County.

They’re monitoring sentencing decisions judges make for reckless drivers convicted of serious crimes.

Turning the corner in the courthouse, this group is on a mission.

"It is a full-time job,” said Ruth Ehrgott. “We've kind of realized that."

A group of 15 volunteers is seeking accountability five days a week.

"At least there's someone saying 'we're watching,’” Ehrgott said.

Bright green badges that say ‘Court Watch’ and ‘Enough is Enough’ identify their effort and clipboards in hand help them collect information.

Each time a reckless driver is sentenced for endangering safety or for causing injuries or death, a volunteer from the group will be in the courtroom.

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