Wisconsin SC to decide if oral arguments in ‘John Doe’ proceedings will be open to public

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MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) – Attorneys for those looking to quash a secret, or “John Doe,” investigation into Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker and his 2012 recall campaign argue the Wisconsin Supreme Court should close its hearing room to the public next month.

In September, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit reversed an injunction granted by U.S. District Judge Rudolph Randa that stopped Milwaukee District Attorney John Chisholm’s investigation into Walker, who is now eyeing a 2016 run for President.

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