MADISON, Wis–A deposition provides more detail on the scope of the search warrant issued for properties owned by Grand Chute Town Board member Ron Wolff. State Department of Justice Special Agent Jay Yerges was questioned by attorneys for Wolff and his wife in a civil lawsuit filed in Madison Federal Court.
Special Agent Jay Yerges Deposition by Jonathan Krause on Scribd
The suit seeks to end the state’s investigation into Wolff, alleging violations of civil rights.
During questioning, Agent Yerges noted that the warrant allowed investigators to seize all electronic communications, town records, contracts, and any town business discussed with fellow board members and town employees. Yerges also testified that the warrant did not specifically call for confiscation of evidence pertaining to Wolff’s residency, which was initially a main focus of the state’s investigation.
Both the search warrant and statements Wolff made to investigators on that day remain sealed by the court.
Wolff has since been charged with having a private interest in a public contract awarded to one of his companies. His brother, Herbert, has also been charged with drug possession after several illegal substances were found during a search of a business building owned by Wolff, which was listed as his primary residence for voting purposes.
The civil case is scheduled to go to trial on August 21st.
