Chair Of State Veterans Board Still In Office Despite Child Porn Charges

The chair of the state veterans board has not resigned, despite a request from the governor’s office.

Thirty-eight-year-old Curtis L. Schmitt Jr. of Franklin chairs the Wisconsin Board of Veterans Affairs. Schmitt pleaded not guilty in January to three felony counts of possession of child pornography.

He’s due back in court in Milwaukee on Tuesday.

Governor Tony Evers appointed Schmitt in 2109 and he was unanimously confirmed by the state Senate. Evers’ requested that Schmitt resigns from the board, but the governor’s office said that has not happened. Schmitt remains listed as chair on the board’s website.