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The Issue
In Dane County, Madison, Wisconsin, our community's trust in the judiciary is crumbling under the weight of unjust decisions and unprofessional conduct by one of our own, Judge Jacob Frost. The feeling of betrayal runs deep among us, the residents who once believed in a fair and unbiased legal system. The damage he has inflicted upon the integrity of our judicial system is not just a personal grievance but a matter of public concern.

Judge Frost has engaged in conduct that goes beyond just poor judgment; his actions exhibit blatant partisan misconduct that puts his loyalty to political interests above his duty to justice. This has led to significant judicial failures, affecting the lives of many in our community and undermining the very foundation of trust upon which our system rests.

Examples of his misconduct are abundant. Judge Frost has shown a consistent pattern of bias in his rulings, favoring certain political groups over the fair application of law, as reported by multiple local news outlets. His decisions have resulted in unfair trials, fostering a climate where justice is not served equally. Specific cases highlight how his partisan bias has led to outcomes detrimental not only to individuals but also to the broader values we hold as a society.

We Demand the Recall and Disbarment of Judge Jacob Frost for Partisan Misconduct and Judicial FailuresPetition

We, the undersigned, call for the immediate recall and disbarment of Dane County Judge Jacob Frost due to his egregious partisan conduct, judicial misconduct, and critical failures in overseeing cases that have had devastating consequences for our community. Judge Frost’s actions have undermined public trust in the judiciary and contributed to tragic outcomes, including the events leading to the horrific school shooting at Abundant Life Christian School on December 16, 2024.

Mishandling of the Rupnow Custody Dispute: Perhaps most alarmingly, Judge Frost presided over the custody dispute involving Natalie “Samantha” Rupnow, a 15-year-old who tragically carried out a school shooting at Abundant Life Christian School, killing a teacher, Erin West, and a student, Rubi Vergara, before taking her own life. Despite known concerns about Natalie’s mental health struggles and high-risk behavior, as documented by Dane County authorities and her therapist, Judge Frost awarded sole custody to her father, Jeffrey Rupnow. This decision granted Natalie access to firearms stored in her father’s home, which she later used in the shooting. Court records indicate that Jeffrey Rupnow purchased the firearms—a Glock 9mm and a Sig Sauer .22 caliber—used in the attack, and Natalie herself wrote in her manifesto that she obtained these weapons through “lies and manipulation, and my father’s stupidity.”

Dane County was aware of Natalie’s issues, including her engagement in high-risk online behavior and therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder stemming from her parents’ tumultuous divorces. Yet, Judge Frost’s ruling failed to account for these red flags, placing Natalie in an environment that enabled her access to deadly weapons and ultimately contributed to the loss of innocent lives.

The Consequences of Inaction:The shooting at Abundant Life Christian School was a preventable tragedy that has left our community grieving and searching for answers. Judge Frost’s decisions in the Rupnow custody case ignored critical warning signs, directly contributing to the circumstances that allowed Natalie Rupnow to carry out this devastating act. His history of alleged misconduct and partisan behavior further demonstrates that he is unfit to hold judicial office. Allowing him to continue presiding over cases risks further harm to our community and undermines the principles of justice.

Our Demands:

We urge the Wisconsin Judicial Commission, the Wisconsin Supreme Court, and the Dane County Circuit Court to take the following actions:Recall Judge Jacob Frost: Remove Judge Frost from his position as a Dane County Circuit Court Judge due to his demonstrated unfitness for office.


Disbarment Proceedings: Initiate proceedings to disbar Judge Frost from practicing law, given his pattern of misconduct and failure to uphold judicial ethics.


Independent Investigation: Conduct a thorough, transparent investigation into Judge Frost’s conduct, including his handling of the Rupnow custody case and prior allegations raised by Kristin Bausch.


Judicial Reform: Implement stronger oversight mechanisms to ensure judges are held accountable for partisan behavior and decisions that endanger public safety.