Hall and Spicuzza (with Barbour) on byline for recap of John Doe corruption probe now onging out of Milwaukee County District Attorney’s office:
….the judge overseeing the John Doe investigation released documents showing that nearly a dozen people, including Walker spokesman Cullen Werwie and campaign fundraiser Rose Ann Dieck, had received immunity from prosecution in exchange for their testimony.
John Doe investigations are secret proceedings in which witnesses can be compelled to testify about possible criminal matters. Immunity grants, which must be given in open court, can be for witnesses in jeopardy of being criminally charged themselves.
Because those involved are typically barred from discussing such investigations, much about the case remains a mystery. But recent developments suggest the probe into Milwaukee County staffers, launched about 17 months ago, may be creeping closer to Walker himself….
State Journal‘s been chasing the Journal Sentinel on this story, and publication indicates unwillingness to cede coverage (and almost certain suspicion that other shoes will drop).
Via Wisconsin State Journal: Secret inquiry gets closer to Walker.