Gov. Scott Walker’s recall campaign and more than two dozen conservative groups received subpoenas for documents regarding the 2011 and 2012 recall from a Milwaukee special prosecutor, according to a Wall Street Journal opinion editorial Friday.
The investigation is taking place under Wisconsin's John Doe law, which bars subpoena targets from disclosing the court order’s contents to anyone but his or her attorneys.
The prosecutor is requesting records of email correspondence and other communications between the subpoena target and the conservative groups, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Wisconsin Club for Growth Director Eric O’Keefe confirmed he received a subpoena, according to the editorial. Wisconsin Club for Growth is among the targeted conservative groups, which also includes the League of American Voters, Wisconsin Family Action and Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce, among others.
According to the Wall Street Journal, O’Keefe said he realizes the risk associated with disclosing information about the subpoena but wants the public to know what is happening.
