(WFRV) – A Keshena man from the Menominee Indian Tribe has been sentenced to 115 months in prison after pleading guilty to assault charges.
The Eastern District of Wisconsin Attorney’s Office reports that 43-year-old John V. Miller, Jr. has been sentenced to 115 months in prison after pleading guilty to serious charges of strangulation and assault.
The sentence, given by Judge William C. Griesbach on February 6, follows an incident where Miller several hurt his ex-wife. Miller has been previously charged with kidnapping, assault with intent to murder, and domestic assault on the Menominee Indian Reservation on or about March 29, 2024.
Court documents reveal that the assault took place in a wooded area near Keshena. Miller kicked, punched, and strangled his ex-wife, leaving her with a significant facial injury. After losing consciousness, she managed to find her way to a nearby mobile home, where someone called for help.
During the sentencing, the judge emphasized the brutal nature of Miller’s actions and the impact it had on the victim and their children. The judge noted these crimes were “brutal” and “horrendous”. Miller’s long history of violence and his 20 prior convictions also influenced the judge’s decision to impose a lengthy prison sentence to ensure public safety.
The release states Miller will also serve three years of supervised release after completing his time in prison. The Menominee Tribal Police Department and the FBI are investigating the case with Assistant United States Attorney Andrew J. Maier handling the prosecution in Green Bay.
