U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
Recent News About U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
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A federal grand jury has indicted eighteen people connected with alleged drug trafficking operations based out of S2 Real Estate-owned apartments in Milwaukee. Authorities say owner Samuel P. Stair faces multiple charges including money laundering conspiracy while seventeen others are accused mainly with distributing fentanyl or cocaine.
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An Oshkosh man has been sentenced to fifteen years in federal prison following an armed robbery at a local convenience store last year. Authorities credit surveillance footage for helping solve the case quickly.
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A Sinaloa cartel member has been sentenced federally for distributing large amounts of fentanyl around Milwaukee after being found guilty on several charges including obstruction attempts against witnesses. Federal officials say this case highlights ongoing cooperation among agencies working against narcotics trafficking.
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George Dilles has pled guilty in federal court for failing to file tax forms or pay employment taxes while running a Milwaukee-area business that provided elderly care services. Authorities say his actions resulted in more than $1.2 million lost revenue for the IRS between 2019 and 2023.
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The U.S. Attorney's Office for Eastern Wisconsin marked Crime Victims' Rights Week with renewed support for those affected by crime. Brad D. Schimel highlighted ongoing efforts while acknowledging challenges faced by victims within the legal system.
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Apple Medical Clinic has agreed on Apr. 17 to pay over $380,000 after being accused of submitting false claims related to unapproved medical treatments billed through Medicare using an electric stimulation device called Sanexas combined with vitamin injections. The settlement reflects ongoing efforts by federal authorities in Eastern Wisconsin against healthcare fraud.
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Nael Jabbar has pled guilty to charges involving wire fraud related to SNAP benefits and filing false tax returns after operating Hot Spot Super Market in Milwaukee. Authorities say his actions caused significant financial losses over several years.
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A previously deported man has been sentenced following Green Bay's largest-ever cocaine seizure. Authorities say Ruben Salgado-Espinoza led a major trafficking operation before being arrested during an undercover investigation.
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The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Wisconsin observes Sexual Assault Awareness Month this April alongside national partners. The office highlights new grant funding supporting survivor services in Wisconsin while encouraging community involvement.
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Andrew Stanton, a 38-year-old resident of Kenosha, Wisconsin, has pleaded guilty to threatening to murder a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Officer who was serving on the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Joint Terrorism Task Force.
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Kinex Medical Company, LLC, a medical equipment supplier based in Waukesha, Wisconsin, has agreed to pay $6.9 million to settle allegations that it submitted false claims to federal healthcare programs including Medicare and TRICARE.
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David Jones and D Jones Properties LLC have agreed to pay $50,000 to settle a lawsuit brought by the Justice Department that accused Jones of sexually harassing a female tenant in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
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A Chicago man, Rumeal Campbell, also known as “Melo,” has been sentenced to ten years in prison for his role in two armed robberies that took place on January 30, 2022.
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A California man has been sentenced to 19 years in federal prison for his role in a multi-state drug trafficking and money laundering conspiracy.
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A Milwaukee man has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for armed robbery and illegal possession of a firearm.
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A federal jury in Green Bay has convicted Ricky Q. Chambers, also known as “Goldi,” of conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and distribution of fentanyl.
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A Delafield man has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for his role in a healthcare kickback conspiracy.
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A Menasha, Wisconsin man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for producing child pornography.
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A Menasha, Wisconsin man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for producing child pornography.
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Dr. Calvin Eriksen, a 47-year-old surgeon from Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for distributing child pornography.