The U.S. Supreme Court declined Monday to reopen a long-stalled investigation into Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker's 2012 campaign against a recall effort, permanently ending a probe that had dogged the Republican even as he launched a brief presidential bid last year.
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Prosecutors ask US Supreme Court to reinstate Walker probe
Prosecutors looking to revive an investigation into Republican Gov. Scott Walker's recall campaign have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to vacate a state decision halting the probe.
Read More »Prosecutors ask US Supreme Court to overturn halt of John Doe
Wisconsin prosecutors have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a state Supreme Court decision that shut down an investigation of alleged coordination between Gov. Scott Walker's campaign and conservative groups.
Read More »Prosecutors allowed to appeal Walker recall probe ruling
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has allowed three district attorneys to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court over a closed, secret investigation into whether Gov. Scott Walker's campaign illegally coordinated with conservative groups during the 2012 recall election.
Read More »Supreme Court allows DAs to intervene in John Doe case
The state Supreme Court has granted three prosecutors' request to join a case challenging an investigation into Gov. Scott Walker's campaign.
Read More »Prosecutors file motion to intervene in Walker probe appeal (UPDATE)
Three prosecutors filed a motion Friday to intervene in a court case halting a secret investigation into Gov. Scott Walker's recall campaign.
Read More »New filings detail reasons for John Doe investigation’s secrecy (UPDATE)
Court filings made public Wednesday related to the John Doe investigation into Gov. Scott Walker's recall campaign and conservative groups show prosecutors sought to keep the probe secret to avoid publicity, which they feared could hinder or taint their work.
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