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As a result of the ongoing criminal investigation of his former aides and appointees, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (R) has set up a legal defense fund for the "John Doe" investigation of his time as Milwaukee county executive that has already ensnared several of his former staffers.
The "John Doe" investigation has already resulted in misdemeanor and felony charges against six of Walker's top aides. The probe by the Milwaukee County district attorney’s office is reportedly focusing on whether staffers who worked for Walker did political work with taxpayer money.
Walker is the first governor in Wisconsin history to establish a legal defense fund.
Walker is also raising money to defend himself against recall efforts. On Friday, the state Government Accountability Board recommended setting a gubernatorial recall primary date of May 15, with the general election on June 12. Kristen Crowell, executive director of the labor-affiliated group We Are Wisconsin, called the dates an "unnecessary delay."
From Walker's press release:
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For nearly two years, Milwaukee County officials have been examining issues related to former employees of the County. I have repeatedly pledged my cooperation with that inquiry. I also made it clear that no public money has been used, or will be used, to pay for the attorneys needed to review documents and assist me in cooperating. To fulfill my commitment, I have today formed a legal fund to pay for the expenses incurred in cooperating with the inquiry. The fund will operate in accordance with the Wisconsin law authorizing these accounts, which was passed almost thirty years ago.”
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