Gov. Walker (R-WI) may have violated many parts of Wisconsin law in prank call

[L. Coyote]

Source: Ryan Witt - examiner.com - February 24th, 2011 1:53 am ET

An analysis of Wisconsin law reveals that Governor Walker (R-WI) may have not only embarrassed himself with the “prank phone call” incident, but he also may have committed a crime. ... Walker believed that Murphy was actually a man named David Koch, a billionaire from the state of New York who contributed $43,000 towards Walker’s campaign in 2010. During the conversation Walker gives intimate details about his strategy ... The most damning portion of the conversation ... The relevant transcript and an analysis of relevant Wisconsin law appears below:

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At the very least the conversation above comes very close to what is called a “quid pro quo” agreement under campaign finance law. Basically, “Koch” is promising to reward Walker financially (through a trip to California) if Walker does want Koch wants by “crushing” the unions. Another word for quid pro quo agreements is bribery. In this case Walker seems to accept the deal saying “All right, that would be outstanding.” ....

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there are a number of other Wisconsin statutory provisions that Walker may have violated. The most relevant part of the Wisconsin Code is 19.45 entitled “Standard of Conduct, state public officials.” Walker certainly qualifies as a “state public official” under the law. Below is a list of the relevant provisions of the Wisconsin Statutes that Walker may have violated along with an explanation of how that provision could apply. The civil penalty for violation of these provisions is $500 per violation (Wisconsin Statutes 19.57). The criminal penalties include up to a $5,000 fine, one year in prison, and any other discipline the legislature may decide upon (i.e. impeachment).

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Read more: http://www.examiner.com/political-buzz-in-national/gov-walker-r-wi-may-have-violated-many-parts-wisconsin-law-prank-call

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Gov. Scott Walker needs to resign NOW! Admitting felonies on tape. What a moran!
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=439x490151

[L. Coyote]

1. Live VIDEO: Welcome, We are Live in the Capital in Madison,WI

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/afl-cio-2010-rally

[Kingofalldems]

2. Special Prosecutor needed--investigate and prosecute

K and R

[onehandle]

4. Exactly right. Call in the Feds. nt

[L. Coyote]

5. Especially given the AG is a co-conspirator according to the prank call!

One of the most egregious aspects of the phone call was the admission of using the Wisconson AG's office to find ways to arrest the Dem Senators. What an astounding abuse of power to achieve political ends. This is what defines a police state!

[Kingofalldems]

3. Dupe

[AzDar]

6. If this were a Dem governor, the Repukes would be calling for his head.

:nuke: