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 ...

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

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

A judge rejected former public defender Travis Schwantes' attempt to have the felony counts against him dismissed. Schwantes pleaded not guilty.

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