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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
FEDs: Silver Spring House restaurant owner sentenced to prison for fraud
Braeger also ran several automotive dealerships.
Legal News
- State lawsuit seeks electronic ballots for disabled voters
- Attorney disbarred after sexual assault conviction
- Wisconsin mom freed from ICE custody, speaks out
- Wisconsin Supreme Court weighs judicial recusal changes
- Toney eyes rematch with Kaul in AG race
- State Supreme Court to hear gerrymander case
- Former prison lieutenant fined $500 in inmate death case
- Officials worry about USPS speed with ballot delivery
- Judge: Ex-Milwaukee teacher’s aide can return to U.S.
- Ex-bank manager sentenced for $350K embezzlement
- Dugan sentencing delayed for oral arguments
- Wisconsin women’s prisons 78% over capacity, nearing record
Case Digests
- Involuntary Medication-Competency to Stand Trial
- Domestic Abuse Injunction-Personal Jurisdiction
- Informer Privilege Statute-Clear Error
- Sixth Amendment-Third-Party Perpetrator Evidence
- Plea Withdrawal-Manifest Injustice
- Ineffective Assistance of Counsel-Procedural Bar
- CHIPS Confidentiality-Remedial Versus Punitive Sanctions
- Insurance Law
- Breach of Contract-Rule 12(b)(6) Dismissal
- Constitutional Law-Qualified Immunity-First Amendment Retaliation
- Qualified Immunity-Excessive Force-Civil Rights
- Hostile Work Environment-Sexual Harassment












