Jim Troupis reads a statement after his court appearance outside a Dane County courtroom Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2024, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Jim Troupis is seen in a Dane County courtroom before his hearing Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2024, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Jim Troupis acknowledges former Wisconsin Gov. Scott McCallum after his court appearance outside a Dane County courtroom Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2024, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Jim Troupis appears in a Dane County courtroom with his attorney Joseph Bugni Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2024, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Jim Troupis appears in a Dane County courtroom with his attorney Joseph Bugni Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2024, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Jim Troupis reads a statement after his court appearance outside a Dane County courtroom Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2024, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Jim Troupis is seen after his court appearance outside a Dane County courtroom Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2024, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Jim Troupis reads a statement after his court appearance outside a Dane County courtroom Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2024, in Madison, Wis. At left is former Wisconsin Gov. Scott McCallum. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Jim Troupis reads a statement after his court appearance outside a Dane County courtroom Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2024, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Jim Troupis reads a statement after his court appearance outside a Dane County courtroom Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2024, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Jim Troupis appears in a Dane County courtroom with his attorney Joseph Bugni Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2024, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)