Travis Schwantes, a former public defender, pleaded guilty to one felony and two misdemeanors as part of an investigation ...

A former public defender charged in a prostitution ring entered a guilty plea in a prostitution ring ...

Travis Schwantes (left) appears with his attorney Joseph Bugni (right) for his initial court appearance after being charged in a sprawling investigation into a prostitution ring on Dec. 20, 2024 ...

Travis Schwantes, a former public defender who ran for judge, was identified in a sprawling investigation into an alleged prostitution ring, records show.

Judge cited "concerns" the relationship with the public defender's office may be impacted if a sitting Milwaukee County judge presides over the case.

Recently unsealed court documents include evidence investigators say points to Travis Schwantes having paid sexual relationships with multiple women he represented as their public defender.

The allegations against the former public defender, Travis Schwantes, are part of a larger human trafficking investigation.

Travis Schwantes, a former public defender who ran for judge, was identified in a sprawling investigation into an alleged prostitution ring, records show.