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Larry Nelson

Oct 3, 2016

US Supreme Court sides with state court, Walker investigation won’t be reopened (UPDATE)

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.

Apr 29, 2016

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.

Apr 28, 2016

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.

Feb 6, 2016

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.

Jan 13, 2016

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.

Dec 18, 2015

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.

Jun 4, 2014

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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