A state lawmaker is asking for understanding in the wake of prosecutors filing new charges against his daughter.
Republican Rep. John Nygren of Marinette posted a lengthy message on Facebook about comments he’s getting on social media.
Cassandra Nygren is in the Brown County jail waiting for her trial for the heroin overdose death of a pregnant woman. She’s now accused of smuggling drugs into the jail.
Here are some excerpts from Rep. Nygren’s statement:
“Cassie has made many mistakes and is and will be facing the consequences associated with these mistakes. However her issues are not all together uncommon. Mental health problems, and addiction are rampant in our society. They know no boundaries, republican or democrat, good families or bad, rich or poor, urban and rural. That is not a reason to look the other way when mistakes are made and that certainly isn’t happening in Cassie’s situation.
“A few facts need to be made crystal clear to the social media experts who think they know every aspect of Cassie’s life and her legal troubles. The family has never bailed her out, we have never hired any fancy lawyers, and we have never asked for or received any special treatment. She has never gotten out of any charges because of who she is related to. In fact I would suggest that the facts point to her being charged rather severely. Something the family has never disagreed with.”…
“For us we will continue to love and support Cassie, while continuing to provide a safe and loving home for her son. For those reading all we ask is that before joining the angry social media mob on this or any issue. Know the facts and realize that but for the grace of god, you could someday find yourself in a similar position.”
