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John Doe Investigation Closed
(WRN) The John Doe investigation in Milwaukee County has wrapped up. The secret investigation focused on the Milwaukee County executive’s office, during the period when Governor Scott Walker served in that position. It examined issue ranging from campaign finance fraud to embezzlement, and resulted in charges against six individuals…including three former employees. A judge signed an order February 21st closing the investigation. In a statement, Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm said that “he is satisfied that all charges that are supported by proof beyond a reasonable doubt have now been brought and concluded.” Governor Walker was never charged with any wrong-doing as part of the long-running investigation.