Prosecutors in the ongoing John Doe investigation into Gov. Scott Walker’s staff during his time as Milwaukee County Executive have requested more information about two of Walker’s former spokespersons.
So far in the investigation, six former staffers have been charged with felonies, including two convictions. The crimes range from illegal campaigning on county time to embezzling money meant for veterans.
Documents released Tuesday show Fran McLaughlin and Jon Myhre, two former spokespersons, now join a group of seven former county employees close to Walker whose personal records have been requested as part of the investigation.
Gov. Walker maintains he is innocent, and has denied any knowledge of wrongdoing throughout the investigation.
Democrats have questioned his decision to establish a legal fund to pay for lawyer fees. The Democratic Party of Wisconsin reacted to the new details Tuesday by alleging Walker clearly knew about the illegal activity.
