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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.

Mar 17, 2026

Eastern Wisconsin U.S. Attorney post remains in limbo

The Eastern District of Wisconsin lacks a permanent U.S. Attorney as judges decline to confirm Brad Schimel, leaving the top federal prosecutor role vacant.

Feb 19, 2026

Prosecutors oppose motions delaying Westbrook sentencing

Federal prosecutors urge a judge to deny motions delaying sentencing of former Outagamie County HR director Adam Westbrook in a child pornography case.

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Feb 10, 2026

Milwaukee sex trafficker sentenced to nearly 22 years

A Milwaukee man who ran a violent sex trafficking and drug operation was sentenced to nearly 22 years in federal prison, prosecutors say.

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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.

Feb 4, 2026

Dugan challenges ICE’s authority in courthouse arrest

Former Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan appeals her felony conviction, arguing ICE lacked legal authority to arrest an immigrant in a courthouse without a judicial warrant.

Nov 19, 2025

Man sentenced for selling unprocessed poppyseeds

A Missouri man was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for selling unprocessed poppyseeds used to make opiate tea in Wisconsin.

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.

May 15, 2025

Dugan pleads not guilty in ICE obstruction case

Judge Hannah Dugan pleads not guilty to charges of obstructing ICE agents at a Milwaukee courthouse in a high-profile immigration enforcement case.

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