Milwaukee City Wire

On February 6, 2025, John V. Miller, Jr., a former resident of Keshena and member of the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin, was sentenced to 115 months in prison for serious domestic violence offenses on the Menominee Indian Reservation. This announcement was made by Gregory J. Haanstad, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin.

Miller's sentence was delivered by Senior United States District Judge William C. Griesbach following guilty pleas entered on September 27, 2024. After serving his prison term, Miller will be subject to three years of supervised release.

Court documents revealed that Miller assaulted his ex-wife in a wooded area near Keshena, causing significant injuries including a facial fracture and severe bruising. The victim lost consciousness due to strangulation but later regained consciousness and sought help from a nearby mobile home resident.

Judge Griesbach highlighted the gravity of Miller's actions during sentencing, referring to them as "brutal" and "horrendous." He emphasized the impact on both the victim and her children with Miller. The judge also considered Miller's history of violence against this victim and his total of 20 prior convictions when determining the sentence length necessary to protect both the victim and public safety.

The investigation into this case was conducted by the Menominee Tribal Police Department and FBI. Assistant United States Attorney Andrew J. Maier handled prosecution in U.S. District Court in Green Bay.