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[Gov. Scott] Walker sets up legal defense fund in wake of John Doe investigation
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| Contributor | Homegrown Democrat |
| Last Edited | Homegrown Democrat Mar 12, 2012 06:49pm |
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| Category | News |
| Author | Beverly Taylor |
| News Date | Monday, March 12, 2012 11:20:00 PM UTC0:0 |
| Description | MADISON — Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker has created a legal defense fund in the wake of an ongoing John Doe investigation into some of those who served as aides to Walker while he was Milwaukee’s county executive. Some say the fact that Walker has set up this legal defense indicates he is also being investigated.
The John Doe investigation into activities during Walker’s time as county executive has already resulted in charges for four former Walker aides and appointees. Now, Walker has announced he has set up a legal defense fund, though he’s said he has “no information to believe he’s the target” of any investigation.
The controversy comes with the circumstances in which an elected official can set up a legal defense fund. Mike Tate, chairman of the Wisconsin Democratic Party, says based on the rules, Walker has to at least be under criminal investigation to set up the fund.
“If you are under criminal investigation, about to be charged with crimes, or have been convicted of crimes for illegal use of campaign finances or illegal election practices,” Tate said.
Walker says he falls under none of these rules. “This is literally, purely the Government Accountability Board suggesting per our request – asking them what the proper way to do this was,” Walker said. |
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