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Colombian National Extradited to Face International Narcotics-Trafficking Conspiracy Charge
Dominican Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison as Member of Maritime Cocaine-Trafficking Conspiracy
Previously Convicted Sex Offender Indicted for Attempted Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
Justice Department to Monitor Polls in Wisconsin for Compliance with Federal Voting Rights Laws
Oshkosh Man Sentenced to 9 Years’ Imprisonment on Firearm Charge
Green Bay Man Indicted for Distributing Child Pornography
Dunn County Man Charged with Production of Child Pornography
Drug Distribution and Child Neglect on Menominee Indian Reservation Lead to Prison Sentence for Keshena Man
Fond Du Lac Psychiatrist Sentenced to 48 Months’ Imprisonment for Unlawful Distribution of Controlled Substances
Keshena Man Indicted for Aggravated Assault and Domestic Violence Offenses on the Menominee Indian Reservation
Keshena Man Indicted for Role in Multiple Fentanyl Overdoses On Menominee Indian Reservation
Keshena Man Indicted for Drug and Firearms Offenses On Menominee Indian Reservation
Fraudulent Tax Return Preparer Sentenced to Prison Term
Fox Valley Man Sentenced to 14½ Years in Federal Prison for Illegal Firearm Possession and Fentanyl Trafficking
Corn Milling Company Officials Sentenced to Federal Prison for Their Role in Deadly Explosion that Killed Five Workers
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Corn Milling Company Officials Sentenced to Federal Prison for Their Role in Deadly Explosion that Killed Five Workers

Sentencings for Willful Conduct Related to Workplace Safety, Environmental Offenses, and Fraud Follow Investigation of Company that Operated the Facility

Five Individuals Sentenced to Federal Prison for Methamphetamine Trafficking and Money Laundering in the Fox Valley
Justice Department Secures Agreement in Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against Wisconsin Landlords
New York City Resident Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Wisconsin Residents in Professional Sports Ticket Scam
Milwaukee Business Owner Convicted of Tax and Bankruptcy Offenses
Arizona Man Charged in Federal Court for Shipping Fentanyl to Racine
Four Men Sentenced to up to 150 Months’ Imprisonment for Conspiracy and Multiple Schemes to Defraud
Two Individuals Charge with Production of Child Sexual Abuse Material
Financial Advisor Indicted for Wire Fraud
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Financial Advisor Indicted for Wire Fraud

 

Three Nigerian Citizens Indicted For Wire Fraud And Money Laundering
Peshtigo Man Charged with Sexual Exploitation of Minors
Milwaukee Man Convicted of Sex Trafficking
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Milwaukee Man Convicted of Sex Trafficking

 

Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Running Child Sexual Abuse Material Website
Appleton Woman Charged with Producing & Distributing Child Sexual Abuse Material
West Bend Man Sentenced for Federal Child Sexual Abuse Charge
Wisconsin Man Sentenced to a Year in Prison for Violating the Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture Act
North Carolina Lawyer Sentenced to Prison
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North Carolina Lawyer Sentenced to Prison

 

Oshkosh Felon Convicted at Trial on Firearm Charge
Oneida Man Sentenced for Possession with Intent to Distribute Controlled Substances and the Unlawful Possession of a Firearm
Former Fugitive Sentenced in Odometer Tampering Scheme
Keshena Man Indicted for Theft on Menominee Indian Reservation
Wausau Man Indicted for Drug Offenses In Two North-Central Wisconsin Tribal Communities
Green Bay Pastor Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Online Sex Crimes Targeting Children Overseas
Man Pleads Guilty to Firebombing Building
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Man Pleads Guilty to Firebombing Building

 

California Lawyer Sentenced to Four Years in Federal Prison
Milwaukee Casting Foundry Sentenced for Violating the Clean Water Act
Wisconsin Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Sex Trafficking Charges
Appleton Sex Offender Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Child Pornography Possession
Federal Jury Finds Waukesha Man Guilty of Sex Trafficking
Milwaukee Felon Indicted for Illegally Importing Machinegun Conversion Devices and Other Firearm Related Offenses
Milwaukee-area man receives 20 years in federal prison for sex trafficking minors and for transporting child pornography
Registered Sex Offender Sentenced to Over 10 Years in Prison for Attempted Child Enticement
Crivitz Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for PPP Fraud
Wisconsin Jury Convicts Corn Milling Company Officials for Workplace Safety Violations Following Deadly Mill Explosion
Wisconsin Man Convicted of Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material
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Wisconsin Man Convicted of Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material

Joseph M. Thomas was convicted in federal court for possessing material depicting the sexual abuse of children.

Wisconsin and Missouri Residents Sentenced to Prison for Bank Fraud
Latest U.S. Marshals Operation Nabs More Than 4,400 Fugitives
Wisconsin Man Arrested for Assaulting Law Enforcement During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
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Wisconsin Man Arrested for Assaulting Law Enforcement During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

Defendant Pulled Face Shield of Capitol Police Officer

Milwaukee Women Sentenced to Prison for Stealing Unemployment Benefits During COVID Pandemic
Hortonville Man Sentenced for Distribution of Child Pornography
Former Chief Executive Officer Sentenced to 16 Months in Federal Prison for Investment Fraud Scheme
Wisconsin Man Sentenced for Making Racially-Charged Threats Against Black Residents
Appleton Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Armed Standoff
Dominican National Extradited to Face International Narcotics Trafficking Charges in Milwaukee
Five Milwaukee Men Federally Indicted for Involvement in Armed Robberies of U.S. Postal Carriers
Virginia-area man who groomed a child online and sexually assaulted her after moving to Wisconsin receives 20 years in federal prison
Methamphetamine Trafficking on Menominee Indian Reservation Leads to Five-year Prison Sentence
Milwaukee Woman Indicted for Perpetrating a $2.3 Million Health Care Fraud
Two North Carolina Lawyers Plead Guilty to Conspiracy Involving Scam Political Action Committee
Oconto County Man Sentenced to Over 20 years in Federal Prison for Producing Child Pornography
Milwaukee Felon Indicted for Possession with Intent to Distribute Fentanyl and related Firearms Offenses
Green Bay Pastor Arrested for Online Crimes Targeting a Venezuelan Child
Man Sentenced for Sex Trafficking Minors in the Philippines
United States Reaches Settlement with Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital Regarding Allegations of ADA Violations
Franklin Naturopathic Practitioner Sentenced to Twelve Months’ Imprisonment for Unlawful Prescribing of Controlled Substances
Milwaukee Man Sentenced to 16 Years in Prison for Bank Robberies, Illegal Firearm Possession, and Conspiracy to Retaliate Against an Informant.
California Attorney Indicted for Attempting to Entice a Minor
Fox Valley Man Indicted for Child Pornography Production and Distribution
Criminal Marketplace Disrupted in International Cyber Operation
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Criminal Marketplace Disrupted in International Cyber Operation

Genesis Market Offered Access to Data Stolen From Over 1.5M Compromised Computers Worldwide and Was a Key Enabler of Ransomware

Wisconsin Man Charged with Firebombing Building
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Wisconsin Man Charged with Firebombing Building

Defendant Arrested in Boston Today

Two Individuals Charged with Operating Multimillion-Dollar Pyramid Schemes
Wisconsin Man Pleads Guilty to Making Racially-Charged Threats Toward Black Residents
Superseding Indictment Charges Wisconsin Man with Sex and Labor Trafficking, Production of Child Pornography and Money Laundering
Three Individuals Charged in Relation to Murder of Postal Employee
United States and State of Wisconsin Reach Settlement with Container Life Cycle Management on Air Emissions and Waste Management Violations
Justice Department to Monitor Polls in 24 States for Compliance with Federal Voting Rights Laws
Milwaukee Public Relations Firm to Pay $2.25 Million to Resolve Allegations It Wrongfully Received a Paycheck Protection Program Loan
Wisconsin Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Sex Trafficking of an Adult and a Minor
Justice Department Files Discrimination Lawsuit Against Milwaukee Rental Property
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Justice Department Files Discrimination Lawsuit Against Milwaukee Rental Property

The lawsuit seeks an order requiring the defendants to pay monetary damages to the tenant and cease discrimination against any tenant based on sex and disability. 

Grain Milling Company Charged with OSHA Crimes for Causing Worker Deaths
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Grain Milling Company Charged with OSHA Crimes for Causing Worker Deaths

Company and Employees Charged with Conspiracy to Conceal Violations; Two Employees Plead Guilty to Related Charges

Wisconsin Woman Indicted for Sex Trafficking Offenses
Three Men Plead Guilty to Conspiring to Provide Material Support to a Plot to Attack Power Grids in the United States
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Three Men Plead Guilty to Conspiring to Provide Material Support to a Plot to Attack Power Grids in the United States

Domestic Terrorism Plot was in Furtherance of White Supremacist Ideology

Wisconsin Man Convicted of Sex Trafficking Adult and Minor Victims
Federal Officials Close Review of the Officer-Involved Shooting of Jacob Blake
Man Sentenced for His Role in COVID-19 Relief Fraud Scheme
Two California Men Charged with Conspiring and Attempting to Distribute Sixteen Kilograms of Fentanyl and Fourteen Kilograms of Cocaine in the Milwaukee Area
Man Sentenced for his Role in Directing COVID-19 Relief Fraud Scheme
Wisconsin Man Pleads Guilty to COVID-Relief Fraud
Statement by Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Pamela S. Karlan on International Transgender Day of Visibility
Appleton Man Indicted for Defrauding Investors
Man Pleads Guilty to Directing COVID-Relief Fraud Scheme
Neenah Man Sentenced on Child Pornography Charge
Wisconsin Man Indicted for Injuring Police Officer During Kenosha Riots
Statement Regarding Federal Civil Rights Investigation Into Shooting of Jacob Blake
Five Charged in Connection with COVID-Relief Fraud Scheme
Two Charged with Arson During Civil Unrest in Madison, Wisconsin
Attorney General William P. Barr Announced Updates On Operation Legend At Press Conference In Milwaukee
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Attorney General William P. Barr Announced Updates On Operation Legend At Press Conference In Milwaukee

Charges Announced Against 26 Defendants Alleged to Operate a Violent Drug Trafficking Organization in Milwaukee

Two Individuals Charged in 23-Count Indictment Alleging Prescription Drug Kickbacks, Health Care Fraud, and Aggravated Identity Theft
U.S. Department of Justice Confirms Federal Civil Rights Investigation Into Shooting of Mr. Jacob Blake
Cudahy Woman Sentenced to 90 Months in Federal Prison for Attempting to Provide Material Support to ISIS
Attorney General William P. Barr Announced Updates on Operation Legend at Press Conference in Kansas City, Missouri
Oak Creek Man Who Vandalized Racine Synagogue Pleads Guilty
Former Milwaukee Alderman Sentenced to Prison for Wire Fraud
Neopit Man Receives Prison Sentence for Child Sexual Abuse on Menominee Indian Reservation
Former Police Chief and Sheriff Candidate Pleads Guilty to Federal Child Pornography Charges
Milwaukee Man Sentenced to 22 Years in Federal Prison for Armed Robberies and Unlawful Possession of Firearms
Milwaukee Man Sentenced to Prison for Arson of Duplex
Milwaukee Man Indicted for Arson Causing Injury to a Firefighter at 40th & Lloyd Incident
Registered Sex Offender Sentenced to 20 years in Prison for Child Enticement
Waukesha bar owner sentenced to 15 years for Arson and related charges
Neenah Man Indicted on Child Pornography Charges
Two Rivers Man Indicted on Drug and Gun Charges
Former Milwaukee County Register of Deeds Charged with Wire Fraud
Oshkosh Man Arrested on Federal Child Pornography Distribution Charges
Neopit Woman Indicted for Felony Child Abuse on the Menominee Indian Reservation
Keshena Man Indicted for Domestic Violence on the Menominee Indian Reservation
Department of Justice Announces Launch of Civil Rights Reporting Portal
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Department of Justice Announces Launch of Civil Rights Reporting Portal

A new online tool designed to help the public report civil rights violations

Alabama Man Sentenced for Enticing a Wisconsin Minor to Engage in Incest
Retaliating Against a Witness Who Provided Information to Law Enforcement About Neopit Woman’s Drug Dealing Leads to Prison Sentence
Indiana Man Who Trekked on Foot to Meet Wisconsin Minor Sentenced to Ten Years in Federal Prison
Milwaukee Man Charges with Federal Offense Aiming a Laser Pointer at Law Enforcement Aircraft
Oshkosh Resident Sentenced to Federal Prison for Gun Possession
U.S. Attorney Matthew Krueger delivers remarks regarding demonstrations in Milwaukee, prosecuting violent crimes, and police accountability
Milwaukee Man Charged with Federal Offenses for Throwing Molotov Cocktail into Boost Mobile Store
Statement of United States Attorney Krueger Regarding Protests in Milwaukee
Wisconsin Dentist Sentenced to Prison for Tax Evasion
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Wisconsin Dentist Sentenced to Prison for Tax Evasion

Directed Patients to Pay in Cash

Keshena Man Charged with Domestic Violence on the Menominee Indian Reservation
Milwaukee, Wauwatosa, and Cudahy Receive $10.2 Million in Awards to Support Efforts to Combat Violent Crime
Wisconsin’s Two U.S. Attorneys Acknowledge Police Week
Milwaukee Pain Management Clinic and Physician Agree to Pay At Least $1.35 Million to Resolve Allegations They Violated the False Claims Act and Anti-Kickback Statute
DOJ Increases Efforts to Combat Sexual Harassment in Housing During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Wisconsin Physician Agrees to Pay Financial Penalties to Resolve Allegations That He Prescribed Opioids Illegally and Violated False Claims Act
Wisconsin Physician Agrees to Pay Financial Penalties to Resolve Allegations That He Prescribed Opioids Illegally and Violated False Claims Act
Criminal Complaint Charges Two Women with Distribution of Controlled Substances Resulting in a Death, and an Overdose with Serious Bodily Harm, on the Menominee Indian Reservation
Appleton Man Sentenced on Methamphetamine and Ammunition Charges
A Female Charged with Illegal Purchase and Transfer of Firearms
Two Women Sentenced to Over 20 Years in Prison for Armed Robberies of Taxi Cab Drivers and Gas Station Employees in Milwaukee
Man That Travelled from Indiana to Wisconsin to Engage in Sexual Activity with 14 Year-old Pleads Guilty
Hobart Resident Sentenced to 50 Months in Federal Prison for Selling Drugs Via the “Dark Web;” Forfeits $1.5 million
Pleasant Prairie Man Sentenced for Mail Fraud and Filing a False Tax Return
Waukesha Bar Owner Found Guilty of Arson of Commercial Building and Related Charges
Illegal Immigrant Sentenced to Ten Years for Conspiracy to Distribute Heroin and Fentanyl
Jury Finds Wisconsin Dentist Guilty of Tax Evasion
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Jury Finds Wisconsin Dentist Guilty of Tax Evasion

Directed Patients to Pay in Cash

Melrose Park, IL man Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison For Federal Kidnapping and transporting his victim from Wisconsin to Illinois
Menominee Man Indicted for Possession of Child Pornography on Menominee Indian Reservation
Serial Bank Robber Sentenced
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Serial Bank Robber Sentenced

 

Burglary and Firearm Theft Leads to Prison Sentences for Three Members of Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin
Glendale Couple Indicted for Illegal Firearms Possession and Drug Trafficking Offense
Milwaukee Business Owner Sentenced for $5.4 Million Tax Fraud Conspiracy
U.S. Attorney’s Office Hosts Roundtable on Sexual Harassment in Housing
Green Bay Man Charged with Production of Child Pornography
Manitowoc County Man—Who Absconded from Extended Supervision on Vehicular Homicide Charges—is Sentenced to 20 years’ Imprisonment for Transporting a Minor Across State Lines to Engage in Criminal Sexual Activity and Possessing Child Pornography
U.S. Attorneys Mark Opioid Warning Letter Anniversary: Substantial Drop in Opiate Prescriptions Follows Cooperation Between Law Enforcement and Medical Community
Prison Sentences for California-Based Drug Trafficking Ring That Shipped Methamphetamine to Northeastern Wisconsin
Two Rivers Resident Sentenced to 15 Years of Imprisonment for Methamphetamine Distribution
Wausau Man Indicted for Illegal Firearm Possession and Drug Trafficking Offense
Wisconsin Accountant Found Guilty of Conspiracy to Obtain Over $260 Million in Small Business Contracts
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Wisconsin Accountant Found Guilty of Conspiracy to Obtain Over $260 Million in Small Business Contracts

Mark F. Spindler, a certified public accountant, was found guilty of conspiring with Brian L. Ganos in a scheme to use front companies to obtain set-aside contracts intended for small businesses led by service-disabled veterans and disadvantaged individuals.

Former Attorney Charged with Fraud for Falsely Representing to Client that Assistant United States Attorney had Agreed to Accept a Bribe in Exchange for Securing a Reduced Sentence for Client
Sheboygan Man Sentenced on Methamphetamine and Firearm Charges
Oak Creek Man Arrested for Conspiracy to Violate Citizens’ Rights in Connection with Racine Synagogue Vandalism
Oshkosh Man Sentenced for Unlawfully Buying a Firearm for a Juvenile who featured it in an Instagram Post with the comment “Revealing New School Shooter Gun”
Eleven People Charged in Federal Court with Heroin and Fentanyl Trafficking in the Milwaukee Area
Milwaukee Woman Convicted of Unlawfully Possessing and Transferring a Firearm that was later recovered from a Convicted Felon and Shooting Suspect
Tax Day 2020 Wednesday, April 15
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Tax Day 2020 Wednesday, April 15

 

TMJ & Orofacial Pain Treatment Centers of Wisconsin Agree to Pay $1 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations
Attempt to Cover Up Firearms Offense Leads to Incarceration for Man and Woman from Menominee Indian Reservation
Two Indiana Men Sentenced to 10 years For Armed Robbery of Swan Serv-U Pharmacy
Former Tomah and Kettle Moraine High School Principal Charged with Child Enticement and Possession of Child Pornography
Previously Removed Mexican National Sentenced to Seven Years On Prostitution, Narcotics and Firearms Offenses
Physician Group and Related Company Agree to Repay Over $800,000 to Medicare for Unnecessary Services
Milwaukee Medical Doctor and Clinic Office Manager Convicted of Unlawfully Distributing Opioids
Wisconsin Man Sentenced for Tax Evasion
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Wisconsin Man Sentenced for Tax Evasion

 

Attorney General William P. Barr Announces Launch of Operation Relentless Pursuit
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Attorney General William P. Barr Announces Launch of Operation Relentless Pursuit

The Operation will surge federal law enforcement resources into seven American cities – including Milwaukee

Wisconsin Man Sentenced to 78 Months for Fraud Scheme Involving Over $260 Million in Small Business Contracts
Chilton Man Sentenced for Violating the Arms Export Control Act
Justice Department Awards More Than $333 Million to Fight Opioid Crisis
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Justice Department Awards More Than $333 Million to Fight Opioid Crisis

$2,076,810 Will Support Efforts to Combat Drugs and Crime in the Eastern District of Wisconsin

California Man Indicted on Fentanyl Distribution Charges
Milwaukee Man Indicted for Bank Robbery
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Milwaukee Man Indicted for Bank Robbery

 

Milwaukee Financial Advisor Sentenced to 30 Months in Federal Prison for Fraud Scheme that Targeted Elderly Victims
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Milwaukee Financial Advisor Sentenced to 30 Months in Federal Prison for Fraud Scheme that Targeted Elderly Victims

The prison sentence will be followed by three years of supervised release.

Wisconsin Man Sentenced to Prison for Producing Child Pornography Outside of the United States
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Wisconsin Man Sentenced to Prison for Producing Child Pornography Outside of the United States

This investigation is a part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice.

Turkish Businessman Sentenced to 27 Months Imprisonment for Conspiracy to Violate U.S. Sanctions by Exporting Marine Equipment from the United States to Iran
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Turkish Businessman Sentenced to 27 Months Imprisonment for Conspiracy to Violate U.S. Sanctions by Exporting Marine Equipment from the United States to Iran

On April 2, 2019, Tavan, a Turkish citizen, had pleaded guilty to a conspiracy to violate U.S. sanctions on Iran under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

Four Men Sentenced to Prison for Engaging in a Child Exploitation Enterprise on the Tor Network
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Four Men Sentenced to Prison for Engaging in a Child Exploitation Enterprise on the Tor Network

“These sentences affirm that layers of anonymity on the dark web will not prevent the Department of Justice from identifying and holding accountable those who exploit children.”

Quad/Graphics and AND LSC Communication Abandon Merger After Antitrust Division’s Suite to Block
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Quad/Graphics and AND LSC Communication Abandon Merger After Antitrust Division’s Suite to Block

Decision to Terminate Deal Preserves Competition in Magazine, Catalog, and Book Printing Markets

Wisconsin Dentist Indicted for Tax Evasion
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Wisconsin Dentist Indicted for Tax Evasion

An indictment merely alleges that crimes have been committed.

Justice Department Sues to Block Quad’s Acquisition of LSC
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Justice Department Sues to Block Quad’s Acquisition of LSC

Acquisition Would Eliminate Quad’s Principal Competitor in Magazine, Catalog, and Book Printing

Wisconsin Resident Waheba Dais Pleads Guilty to Attempting to Provide Material Support to ISIS
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Wisconsin Resident Waheba Dais Pleads Guilty to Attempting to Provide Material Support to ISIS

Dais faces a maximum term of imprisonment of 20 years, a maximum life term of supervised release, and a maximum fine of $250,000.

Former Chief Financial Officer at Publicly Traded Transportation Company Charged with $245 Million Securites and Account Fraud Scheme; Two Other Defendants Previously Indicted Charged with Additional Offenses
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Former Chief Financial Officer at Publicly Traded Transportation Company Charged with $245 Million Securites and Account Fraud Scheme; Two Other Defendants Previously Indicted Charged with Additional Offenses

Peter R. Armbruster, 60, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, was charged in a superseding indictment filed in the Eastern District of Wisconsin with various offenses.

Wisconsin Man Sentenced for Threatening Jewish Community Center
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Wisconsin Man Sentenced for Threatening Jewish Community Center

Chadwick Grubbs, 33, was sentenced yesterday by United States District Judge Pamela Pepper to 36 months in prison.

Wisconsin Man Pleads Guilty to Threatening Jewish Community Center
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Wisconsin Man Pleads Guilty to Threatening Jewish Community Center

"No one should be afraid to exercise his or her religious beliefs in this country."

Wisconsin Man Convicted of Conspiring to Provide Material Support to ISIS
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Wisconsin Man Convicted of Conspiring to Provide Material Support to ISIS

Ludke has prior convictions for child sexual assault and for making death threats against a federal judge.

Russian National Charged with Interfering in U.S. Political System
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Russian National Charged with Interfering in U.S. Political System

"Today’s charges allege that Russian national Elena Alekseevna Khusyaynova conspired with others who were part of a Russian influence campaign to interfere with U.S. democracy."

Wisconsin Man Sentenced to 50 Years in Prison for Producing Child Pornography Involving Infant and Toddler
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Wisconsin Man Sentenced to 50 Years in Prison for Producing Child Pornography Involving Infant and Toddler

This investigation was a part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice.