Former US Attorney Santelle used card for spa, rental car
A newly released investigatory report shows former U.S. Attorney James Santelle misused a government credit card to pay for his dry cleaning, a rental car and an airline ticket.
Report: Ex-US attorney wasn’t forthcoming with investigators
Federal investigators say former U.S. Attorney James Santelle misused a government credit card and was not forthcoming when he spoke with investigators who were probing the matter.
Sports betting consultant pleads not guilty
A Florida sports betting consultant pleaded not guilty Monday to allegations that he threatened a Wisconsin customer into giving him more than $25 million.
US Attorney charges 10 in ticket scheme
Federal authorities have charged 10 people in a scheme that allegedly used stolen credit card numbers to purchase $1.7 million worth of sports and concert tickets and then resold them at venues across Wisconsin and the U.S.
Sports betting consultant indicted for fleecing Wis. man
A federal grand jury has indicted a Florida sports betting consultant on fraud, racketeering, extortion and gun charges after he allegedly threatened a customer into giving him more than $25 million.
US attorney collects $14 million in 2014
U.S. Attorney James Santelle says his office collected a little more than $14 million through criminal and civil collections and asset forfeitures during the last federal fiscal year.
Wisconsin residents convicted in timeshare scheme
Three Wisconsin residents have been convicted in a timeshare resale scheme that prosecutors say swindled several thousand people out of more than $2 million from 2007 to 2011.
US attorney backs gay couples in marriage case
U.S. Attorney James Santelle says the federal government is behind gay couples who are suing to have the right to marry.
Neenah construction co. to pay $4 million following FBI investigation (UPDATE)
Miron Construction Co. Inc., its chief executive officer and chief financial officer were investigated by the FBI for supposed overbilling in school construction projects, though federal prosecutors have agreed not to prosecute if the company adheres to an agreement struck in February.
Justice Department will review death of teen
The U.S. Justice Department plans to review the death of a 16-year-old who was restrained at a Milwaukee-area convenience store but says his family has not provided sufficient evidence so far of a civil rights violation.
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.
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