Category Archives: chicanery

“Preet Bharara, U.S. Attorney, Sees Lessons in Albany Corruption Trials”

December 14, 2015, 9:36 ambribery, chicaneryRick Hasen

NYT: It would be, I think, irresponsible not to spend some time talking about what those things, what those trials, have taught us, and what those cases may mean for how everyone can get good government,” Mr. Bharara said.… Continue reading

“Dean Skelos, Ex-New York Senate Leader, and His Son Are Convicted of Corruption”

December 11, 2015, 7:56 pmbribery, chicaneryRick Hasen

Albany, we have a problem.

Two on John Doe

December 11, 2015, 10:34 amcampaign finance, chicaneryRick Hasen

Steve Klein, After Wisconsin, Overbroad Campaign Coordination Regulation Steps Back Paul Jossey, After John Doe Darkness, A New Dawn In Wisconsin

“U.S. urges Supreme Court to reject McDonnell appeal”

December 11, 2015, 6:55 ambribery, chicaneryRick Hasen

The Roanoke Times reports.

WI AG: “John Doe II Must End”

December 8, 2015, 8:52 pmchicaneryRick Hasen

Statement: The Wisconsin Supreme Court has issued yet another decision in John Doe II, the protracted and secret investigation into whether a political group exercising free political speech rights improperly coordinated with Governor Walker during the recall election. For… Continue reading

“Judge rejects voter’s request for dismissal in Kobach fraud case”

December 7, 2015, 7:44 pmchicanery, election administration, fraudulent fraud squadRick Hasen

Bryan Lowry: A Sherman County magistrate judge rejected an argument Monday that Secretary of State Kris Kobach needs to personally prosecute voter fraud cases under a new statute. Lincoln Wilson faces felony charges from Kobach’s office accusing him of… Continue reading

“Will Any DA Appeal High Court John Doe Ruling?”

December 6, 2015, 7:14 pmcampaign finance, chicanery, Supreme CourtRick Hasen

The latest from WI.

“True Threats: Voter Intimidation and the Constitution”

December 4, 2015, 7:29 amchicanery, The Voting WarsRick Hasen

Dan Tokaji has posted this draft on SSRN. Here is the abstract: Voter intimidation is a recurrent problem that, like so many other aspects of our election system, provokes sharply polarized reactions along party lines. Of particular current interest are… Continue reading

Special Prosecutor Wants to Seek #SCOTUS Review in WI John Doe Case

December 2, 2015, 10:53 amcampaign finance, chicanery, Supreme CourtRick Hasen

Patrick Marley: “I am disappointed with the decision issued today and, if I have the resources, intend to pursue an appeal before the U.S. Supreme Court,” Schmitz said in a statement. “I continue to believe that the investigation was… Continue reading

“The Questionable Ways of Albany, Exposed at Sheldon Silver’s Trial”

December 2, 2015, 7:26 amchicanery, lobbyingRick Hasen

Great read at the NYT.

“Wisconsin Supreme Court won’t reopen John Doe probe, rules against special prosecutor”

December 2, 2015, 6:54 amcampaign finance, chicaneryRick Hasen

Patrick Marley: The state Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled a special prosecutor had been improperly appointed to oversee an investigation of Gov. Scott Walker’s campaign and conservative groups but determined evidence gathered in that probe should be retained by… Continue reading

“Former Davidson County prosecutor enters into agreement on charges she offered $20,000 to get opponent out of race”

December 1, 2015, 8:03 pmbribery, chicaneryRick Hasen

Winston-Salem Journal: On Tuesday, the first day she could have filed to run for a Superior Court seat, former Davidson County prosecutor Wendy Joyce Terry gave up her burgeoning political career for two years. Terry, 44, entered into a… Continue reading

“Democrats accuse rogue elections official of compromising voter privacy”

December 1, 2015, 7:58 pmchicanery, election administration, The Voting WarsRick Hasen

WaPo news from Va: Elections officials in Prince William County this week asked the Commonwealth’s attorney to investigate one of their own. They say Guy Anthony Guiffré, a member of the county electoral board, might have broken state and federal… Continue reading