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Eastern District of Wisconsin

Mar 19, 2026

Schimel to lead eastern district without U.S. Attorney

Brad Schimel will continue leading the Eastern District of Wisconsin as First Assistant U.S. Attorney after his interim term expired, leaving the top role vacant.

Mar 12, 2026

Johnson urges keeping Brad Schimel as U.S. attorney

Sen. Ron Johnson urges Attorney General Pam Bondi to keep Brad Schimel leading the U.S. attorney’s office in Milwaukee after federal judges declined to appoint him.

Office of Lawyer Regulation
Mar 9, 2026

Kenosha man pleads guilty to threatening federal agent

A Kenosha man pleaded guilty in federal court to threatening to murder a U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer in TikTok videos, prosecutors said.

Mar 6, 2026

Green Bay landlord to pay $50k in fair housing harassment case

A Green Bay landlord agreed to pay $50,000 to settle a Justice Department lawsuit alleging sexual harassment of a tenant in violation of the Fair Housing Act.

Mar 3, 2026

Habeas petitions surge in Wisconsin ICE cases

Wisconsin immigration attorneys file record habeas petitions challenging ICE detention and bond denials under Trump’s second-term policy shift.

Office of Lawyer Regulation
Feb 5, 2026

Green Bay man convicted in fentanyl trafficking case

A federal jury convicted a Green Bay man of fentanyl trafficking after a short deliberation. He faces at least 10 years in prison in a major drug case.

Oct 17, 2025

Kenosha man charged for TikTok threats to federal agents

Federal prosecutors say a Kenosha man posted TikTok videos threatening federal agents. Andrew Stanton faces federal charges and up to 20 years in prison.

Aug 14, 2025

Waushara County man charged with child pornography

A registered sex offender from Waushara County faces federal child pornography charges and up to 20 years in prison if convicted.

Aug 13, 2025

Chinese firms pay $21.6M over PPP fraud claims

Three Chinese-owned auto parts companies will pay $21.6M to settle allegations they obtained PPP loans illegally under the False Claims Act.

Jun 19, 2025

Nigerian sentenced in Wisconsin for laundering scam funds

Otaniyen Iduozee sentenced to 42 months for laundering millions from romance scam victims, with funds funneled overseas from fraudulent bank accounts.

Mar 6, 2025

US Attorney’s Office among terminated federal office leases in Wisconsin

Sixteen federal office leases in Wisconsin were terminated, according to the Department of Government Efficiency, including the Green Bay branch of the U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Wisconsin

Silver Spring House
Dec 17, 2024

FEDs: Silver Spring House restaurant owner sentenced to prison for fraud

Braeger also ran several automotive dealerships.

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