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Jul 2, 2026

Dugan seeks leniency before ICE obstruction sentence

Former Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan seeks leniency before sentencing for obstructing ICE agents, while prosecutors argue prison is warranted.

Jun 25, 2026

Milwaukee prenatal care owner to plead in Medicaid fraud

A Milwaukee prenatal care company owner is set to plead guilty in a $5.4 million Medicaid fraud scheme involving false billing and identity theft.

Jun 24, 2026

Canadian gets prison in $1.2M mail fraud scheme

A Canadian man was sentenced to federal prison for a $1.2 million mail fraud scheme that targeted U.S. printing companies and consumers.

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Jun 22, 2026

Milwaukee gang members get life in COVID fraud killing

Two Milwaukee gang members received life sentences for a murder-for-hire plot funded by stolen COVID-19 unemployment benefits.

Jun 17, 2026

Judge denies Dugan bid to overturn conviction

A federal judge denied former Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan's bid to overturn her obstruction conviction tied to an ICE arrest case.

Jun 15, 2026

Wausau man admits role in $14.25M investment fraud

A Wausau man pleaded guilty to wire fraud and money laundering after defrauding 190 investors out of $14.25 million in a Ponzi-style scheme.

May 29, 2026

Ex-bank manager sentenced for $350K embezzlement

Sandra Campfield, a former Elroy bank branch manager, was sentenced to 21 months in federal prison for embezzling over $350,000 from customer accounts over 12 years.

May 28, 2026

Dugan sentencing delayed for oral arguments

Federal judge delays former Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan’s sentencing to hear oral arguments on motion to overturn guilty verdict.

May 28, 2026

Milwaukee prenatal nonprofit founder to plead guilty to fraud

Demaryl Howard, founder of Milwaukee's Fortunate Futures, will plead guilty to stealing $4.3M from Medicaid in a growing prenatal care coordination fraud scandal.

May 14, 2026

Green Bay fentanyl ring member gets 17-year sentence

A Green Bay man was sentenced to 17 years in federal prison in a fentanyl trafficking case tied to a multi-state drug ring.

May 13, 2026

South American burglary ring indicted in Wisconsin

Four South American nationals were indicted in Wisconsin in a multistate burglary ring tied to $1 million in stolen cash, jewelry and firearms.

May 7, 2026

Former Judge Hannah Dugan renews bid to overturn verdict

Former Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan seeks to overturn her federal obstruction conviction tied to ICE arrest actions in court.

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