Shorewood attorney found guilty of spitting on Black teenager during protest

 

SHOREWOOD, Wis. (CBS 58) -- A verdict has been reached in the trial of Stephanie Rapkin, the Shorewood attorney accused of spitting on a Black teenager during a Black Lives Matter protest in 2020.

The jury deliberated for close to three hours, ultimately coming back with a guilty verdict of disorderly conduct. 

The trial started Monday and we heard from the victim, Eric Lucas. 

On Tuesday, the state called eyewitnesses to testify against Rapkin. Rapkin also took the stand Tuesday and claims she spit towards Eric Lucas, but not on him. 

Rapkin declined to comment after the verdict was read but her attorney said she is remorseful for her actions.

"It's ruined her career, it's obviously had an impact on the community, it's been on the news, it's been in the press," said Anthony Cotton, defense attorney. "Think unfortunately for her, there's been a lot of consequences outside of the court system for her, so she definitely has regret over what happened."

Rapkin faces up to 90 days in jail and a fine of up to $1,000. 

Her sentencing hearing is May 23.