A Wisconsin man has been sentenced to 18 months' imprisonment for wire fraud. United States District Judge J.P. Stadtmueller sentenced Antonio Franklin (age 47) to 18 months' imprisonment for wire fraud. AdvertisementCourt documents say that Franklin received benefits from three government programs: Title XVI disability benefits from the United States Social Security Administration; Wisconsin Supplemental Security Income from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services; and "I Respect, I Self-Direct" (IRIS) benefits, also administered by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. Story: https://t.co/gHvTpHmeOO pic.twitter.com/Yor9O0Bx22 — WFRV Local 5 (@WFRVLocal5) August 8, 2026“Defrauding government benefits programs is unacceptable,” said AG Kaul. The core mission of the Fraud Division is to zealously investigate and prosecute those who steal or fraudulently misuse taxpayer dollars.