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Ex-office manager sentenced for embezzling $1M
The former office manager of a Milwaukee-area talent agency has been sentenced to 15 months in federal prison for embezzling more than $1 million to cover gambling losses.
Officials sue estate of man accused of embezzling
Officials in Lafayette County are suing the estate of a deceased clerk, saying he embezzled $134,000 over a five-year period.
Debt collection attorney pleads guilty to embezzlement (UPDATE)
A former West Allis debt collection attorney who admitted to stealing more than $780,000 from his clients has pleaded guilty to criminal charges.
US Attorneys in Wis. recovered $13.8M in 2013
Eastern District of Wisconsin U.S. Attorney Jim Santelle says his office collected about $9.7 million in civil and criminal cases in fiscal year 2013.
Walker former aide Russell pleads guilty in theft case (UPDATE)
One of Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker's close associates pleaded guilty Thursday to stealing thousands of dollars from a nonprofit group he ran, in a deal with prosecutors that could spare him more than a decade behind bars.
Ex-sports league official accused of theft
The former treasurer of a Fox Valley youth sports league has pleaded not guilty to allegations that he embezzled nearly $20,000 from the organization to support a gambling addiction.
Trial on schedule for John Doe defendant (UPDATE)
A former associate to Gov. Scott Walker will face a jury trial next month on charges that he embezzled about $42,000 from veterans' groups.
Hearing for John Doe defendant postponed (UPDATE)
A final pre-trial hearing has been postponed for Kevin D. Kavanaugh, a former associate to Gov. Scott Walker who's accused of embezzling about $42,000 from veteran groups.
Man gets 6 mos. for hiding embezzler’s loot
A West Allis man has been convicted of taking items that the government planned to seize from a woman in a separate embezzlement case.
Ex-Fond du Lac official convicted of embezzlement
A former City of Fond du Lac department head has been convicted in the embezzlement of more than $240,000 from taxpayers.
Former Walker aide pleads not guilty to charges
A former aide to Gov. Scott Walker when Walker was the Milwaukee County executive has pleaded not guilty to embezzlement charges.
Woman gets 5 years for theft from blood center
A Neenah woman convicted of embezzling about $500,000 from the Community Blood Center in Grand Chute has been sentenced to five years in prison.
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