Milwaukee food stamp fraud case, ‘Judy Justice’ admission

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August 7, 2023

Milwaukee food stamp fraud case, ‘Judy Justice’ admission

FoodShare fraud, Judy Justice admission

Two Milwaukee women are charged with trafficking FoodShare benefits, and the crucial tip came from them on the TV show “Judy Justice.”

MILWAUKEE – Two Milwaukee women are charged with trafficking FoodShare benefits, and the crucial tip came from them on the TV show “Judy Justice.”

The 2021 taping was for a civil lawsuit brought over the repossession of a car.

Now, both women are facing felonies thanks to the reality TV show.

“Ms. Weems was buying stamps, and…” said Java’la Elam on “Judy Justice.”

“Buying what?” Judge Judith Sheindlin asked.

“Buying food stamps,” said Elam.

“She was buying food stamps from whom?” asked Judge Judy.

“From everybody, me included,” said Elam.

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Elam’s admission caught the longtime TV judge’s attention in her new show that streams online.

Katrina Weems appeared to out herself.

“I actually buy food,” said Weems. “I give them away. I’m just a person that helps everybody. I just buy them because they be needing the money, so I buy a lot of food.”

Milwaukee County Prosecutor Nick Heitman pointed out there’s a lot more evidence than an episode.

“This is a unique set of circumstances,” said Heitman.

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services manages the state’s FoodShare program. It helps families in need pay for food through an electronic bank transfer card similar to a debit card.

According to the complaint, Weems had access to 16 different cards but only should have had one.

When investigators went to stores like Pick ‘n Save in Glendale to check that the benefits were used properly, surveillance shows Weems checking out with someone else’s card.

“Fraud and the taking advantage of these programs, I think, has a negative impact on those people who really need these to survive,” said Heitman.

Weems faces nine charges including money laundering and unauthorized use of food stamps. Elam faces one charge for trafficking her food stamps.

As of Monday, Aug. 7, both Elam and Weems were out of custody.

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Milwaukee shooting Friday; man dead at 44th and Burleigh: officials

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November 29, 2024

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Milwaukee shooting Friday; man dead at 44th and Burleigh: officials

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Fatal shooting at 44th and Burleigh, Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office was dispatched on Friday, Nov. 29 to 44th and Burleigh for the shooting of a man.

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Fatal shooting at 44th and Burleigh, Milwaukee

FOX6 News has a crew on the scene – and we will update this post when more information is available.

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Black Friday beer sale at Milwaukee's Lakefront Brewery

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November 29, 2024

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Black Friday beer sale at Milwaukee's Lakefront Brewery

Black Friday beer at Lakefront Brewery

It’s the yearly Black Friday beer sale at Lakefront Brewery! And people waited outside in the bitter cold to get ahold of the four varieties.

MILWAUKEE – Lakefront Brewery’s Black Friday beer sale is back!

People braved the cold weather, waiting outside until the doors opened at 8 a.m. The Curd Wagon was also on hand for those waiting outside.

The sale runs until noon.

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'This is my pub': Packers Fans fill Moran’s in South Milwaukee for Thanksgiving watch party

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November 29, 2024

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'This is my pub': Packers Fans fill Moran’s in South Milwaukee for Thanksgiving watch party

SOUTH MILWAUKEE — It was all about the Packers Thursday night at Moran’s Pub on Thanksgiving. Dozens of fans spent the end of the holiday cheering on Green Bay as they took on the Miami Dolphins.

Moran’s invited TMJ4 to check out their special watch party and soak in the atmosphere.

Deanna Olson, a devoted fan, referred to the pub as her home. “This is my pub,” she said. “This is my hometown, South Milwaukee, born and raised. I live here, I love it, and I always cheer on my Packers. I’ve got to bring Grandpa’s flag, and here we are.”

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Deanna Olson (Left) and her friends

That flag has become a lucky fashion statement of sorts for Olson.

“We went ahead and put this on as an ascot, and then we beat the Bears, so the ascot has to come back,” she said.

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Packers Fans fill Moran’s in South Milwaukee for Thanksgiving watch party

Olson wasn’t the only fan relying on a good luck charm Thursday night.

“I always have my Packer purse. Always during Packer season, I’ve got to make sure that I carry this,” said Katie “Grammy” Hilpert.

Hilpert was joined by her daughter and granddaughter. Together, they bleed Green and Gold. Moran’s is her go-to pub, making the game even more enjoyable.

“Oh, they’re my boys. I’m very thankful because they have had a little better of a season, but we’ll take what we can get,” said Hilpert.

During the game, fans had the chance to play games and participate in raffles.

Both Hilpert’s and Olson’s lucky charms paid off as the Packers secured the win.

While Hilpert was grateful to cheer on her beloved Packers this holiday, simply coming together at the pub was already a guaranteed victory.

“What are you thankful for?” asked TMJ4’s Mike Beiermeister.

“Grandchildren, children. Life in general is really good, really good right now,” Hilpert replied, embodying the spirit of gratitude on this Thanksgiving Day.

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