Feds Grant Immunity To Walker’s Former Spokesman In Ongoing Probe
Isn’t that interesting. You’d almost have to wonder if the deeply dishonorable Wisconsin governor is guilty of something: Gov. Scott Walker’s spokesman is one of three witnesses who have been granted immunity in an ongoing John Doe investigation that includes allegations of campaign law violations , according to records obtained by WisPolitics.com . The spokesman, Cullen Werwie, also served as deputy communications director for Walker’s gubernatorial campaign. Rose Ann Dieck, a retired teacher and Milwaukee County Republican party activist, and Kenneth Lucht, a lobbyist for the Wisconsin & Southern Railroad, have also been granted immunity in matters “still under inquiry” through the secret probe , according to the judge overseeing the case. The judge stressed that a grant of immunity “does not necessarily mean, imply or infer that those witnesses are suspected of, or guilty of, any criminal wrongdoing.” Werwie said he had no comment. Dieck and Lucht could not immediately be reached. Werwie joined Walker’s campaign last fall after working on Republican Brett Davis’ lt. guv bid, which ended after in a GOP primary loss. He later joined Walker’s transition team before going to work in the governor’s office in January as Walker’s spokesman. A source with knowledge of the investigation described Dieck as a volunteer at the Milwaukee County Republican Party who was a frequent contact for former Walker county aide Darlene Wink. Wink served as Walker’s constituent services coordinator, but left the job in spring 2010 after news broke that she was posting comments to online stories and blogs praising her boss. Wink, who also previously served as first vice-chair of the Milwaukee County Republican Party, had her computer seized, and her home was searched as part of the probe. The source said part of the John Doe has included looking at emails Wink sent county GOP contacts about various fundraisers. The source added Wink was likely in frequent contact with Dieck because of their positions with the county party. Wink is no longer an officer with the Milwaukee County GOP, according to its website. Dieck is listed as one of six branch chairs with the party as well as chair of its Membership Committee.
Feds Grant Immunity To Walker’s Former Spokesman In Ongoing Probe
Posted by
on September 24, 2011. Filed under