The Wisconsin Department of Justice confirmed Thursday that its Division of Criminal Investigation is leading an investigation into the Sept. 22 removal of the absentee ballot drop box by Diny.

Wausau Mayor Doug Diny uses a dolly to remove the city’s lone drop box from in front of City Hall in Wausau, Wisconsin, on Sunday, September 22.

Earlier this week, Wausau Mayor Doug Diny removed the city’s only ballot drop box, igniting a firestorm of criticism from voters and calls for an investigation, according to a press release from the ...

Here’s what we know and don’t know so far about Wausau Mayor Doug Diny's removal of the drop box, his views, Wisconsin law, possible actions and more. Wausau Daily Herald.

Wausau Mayor Doug Diny said he had the authority to do so. In this photo provided by Wausau Mayor Doug Diny, Diny uses a dolly to remove the city's lone drop box from in front of City Hall in ...

Mayor Doug Diny removed the drop box on Sept. 22 without consulting with the clerk, who has the authority under a Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling legalizing drop boxes to make one available.

Doug Diny, the Republican mayor of Wausau, Wis., was working on Sunday when he saw a ballot drop box outside City Hall, where it had been placed under orders of the city clerk.

Mayor Doug Diny at Wausau City Hall in Wausau, Wis., on June 6. (Gabi Broekema/Wausau Daily Herald) ...

Wausau Mayor Doug Diny uses a dolly to remove the city’s lone drop box from in front of City Hall in Wausau, Wisconsin, on Sunday, September 22.