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Portage County man gets 54 months for Social Security fraud
A Portage County man convicted of helping to cash the Social Security checks of his presumably dead mother-in-law has been sentenced to 54 months in prison, and now his wife might have similar charges reinstated.
Man denies knowledge of check-cashing scheme
An attorney for a Wisconsin man accused of helping fraudulently cash his mother-in-law's Social Security checks says his client is a grumpy old man but not guilty of criminal action.
Trial to begin in Social Security fraud case
A trial is scheduled to begin for a Portage County man accused of cashing the Social Security checks of his mother-in-law, who hasn't been heard from in about 30 years and is presumed dead.
Couple to stand trial in Social Security fraud case
A central Wisconsin couple have been ordered to stand trial on allegations that they cashed Social Security checks of a relative who has been missing for 30 years and is presumed dead.
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