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In a tense Wisconsin courtroom, Judge weighed a proposed plea agreement in the case of State v. Andrew Koti, but the proceedings took an unexpected turn. Prosecutors initially recommended Koti plead guilty to a single count of misdemeanor disorderly conduct, with other charges dismissed and read in, resulting only in court costs of $443.

The hearing shifted dramatically when the victim, identified as SB, delivered an emotional and detailed testimony. She recounted months of escalating abuse, including physical assaults, threats, property destruction, and an incident where her head was slammed against a car window. SB described the lasting psychological effects, including panic attacks, nightmares, and ongoing therapy, and pleaded for jail time, probation, drug treatment, and a no-contact order.

Her statement revealed a far more serious pattern of violence than what was reflected in the criminal complaint, which prosecutors admitted had been “sparse” and lacking critical details. Judge noted the severity of the allegations and openly questioned why more serious charges like battery had not been filed.

Ultimately, Koti rejected the plea deal after denying responsibility for provoking a disturbance, prompting the judge to schedule the case for trial on two disorderly conduct charges and two bail-jumping counts. The trial date was set for June 24, with a “drop-dead” deadline of May 19 for any further plea negotiations.

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