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Green Bay Man Convicted in Girlfriend Stabbing
Junius Jackson pleads guilty to reduced charges, faces up to 35 years in prison.
Published on Feb. 25, 2026
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A Green Bay man named Junius Jackson has been convicted of stabbing his girlfriend on New Year's Eve 2024. Jackson reached a plea deal with prosecutors on reduced charges of first-degree reckless injury and intimidation of a victim. He faces up to 35 years in prison when sentenced on April 27.
Why it matters
Domestic violence cases often involve complex dynamics, with perpetrators sometimes using threats and intimidation to try to influence victims. This case highlights the challenges prosecutors face in securing convictions in these types of cases, as well as the potential long-term impacts on victims.
The details
According to court records, Junius Jackson stabbed his girlfriend during an incident on New Year's Eve 2024. Jackson has now been convicted on reduced charges of first-degree reckless injury and intimidation of a victim as part of a plea deal with prosecutors. His mother, Valerie, and sister, Arnette Ruskin, are also facing criminal charges for allegedly threatening the victim in an effort to get her to change her story about what happened.
- The stabbing incident occurred on New Year's Eve 2024.
- Jackson was convicted in Brown County Court in February 2026.
- Jackson is scheduled to be sentenced on April 27.
The players
Junius Jackson
A Green Bay man who was convicted of stabbing his girlfriend.
Valerie Jackson
Junius Jackson's mother, who is facing criminal charges for allegedly threatening the victim.
Arnette Ruskin
Junius Jackson's sister, who is facing criminal charges for allegedly threatening the victim.
What’s next
The judge will determine Junius Jackson's sentence on April 27, which could be up to 35 years in prison.
The takeaway
This case highlights the complex dynamics involved in domestic violence cases, where perpetrators may use threats and intimidation to try to influence victims. Prosecutors face significant challenges in securing convictions in these types of cases, underscoring the need for continued efforts to support victims and hold abusers accountable.
