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hue

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6. Probably both. They accepted/wanted immunity because they broke the law,

Reply to midnight (Reply #5)

Thu May 10, 2012, 09:23 AM

May 2012

but they are a valuable witness and would testify as a part of a deal to get immunity. It's a trade off or bargain; I give the prosecutor the information and they give me immunity (for my part in the corruption).

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12th person granted immunity in Wisconsin John Doe case [View all] hue May 2012 OP

I wonder if we'll ever see news like this in the Milw. Urinal/Sentinal??? n/t hue May 2012 #1

AKA the "Scott Walker Rah Rah Fishwrap"??? Scuba May 2012 #2

Here is the link to the J-S dragonlady May 2012 #7

I have to admit, I find this a bit of a strange coincidence... midnight May 2012 #10

So what did they deal? Will charges be filed before June 5th? Scuba May 2012 #3

It's my fondest wish that Walker will be indicted before the recall... hue May 2012 #4

Is this person given immunity because they broke the law or because they saw someone else break the midnight May 2012 #5

Probably both. They accepted/wanted immunity because they broke the law, hue May 2012 #6

hue, thanks for you take on this.... midnight May 2012 #9

More info (and a little more speculation) here: mojowork_n May 2012 #8