Closing Arguments: Should two justices have recused themselves in John Doe case?
In July, the Wisconsin Supreme Court handed down a 4-2 decision that brought to a halt a John Doe investigation into whether Gov. Scott Walker’s campaign, during the 2012 recall election, worked illegally with outside groups. Two of the justices who ruled with the majority — David Prosser and Michael Gableman — had previously been asked to recuse themselves.
Senator says she followed open records law
A Republican state senator says she has complied with an open records request from an investigative group suing her for more documents.
Van Hollen says his office must defend lawmaker in records suit (UPDATE)
Wisconsin's open records laws apply to legislators but they can claim immunity from lawsuits seeking their documents, Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen said Tuesday.
State senator tries to block open records lawsuit (UPDATE)
A Republican state senator insists an investigative group cannot sue her to obtain records while the Legislature is in session, a stance the group contends would bar anyone from ever suing a sitting lawmaker.
Lawsuit server says legislative aide pushed him (UPDATE)
A process server has accused a legislative aide of pushing him down and calling him names when he tried to serve a Republican state senator with a lawsuit.
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- Former law enforcement praise state’s response brief in Steven Avery case
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