No conflict in caucus probe

From: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | Date: September 18, 2002| Author: RICHARD JONES | Copyright information

No conflict in caucus probe, DA says

Blanchard should stay on as prosecutor, McCann argues

By RICHARD JONES rjones@journalsentinel.com, Journal Sentinel

Wednesday, September 18, 2002

Madison -- After hearing the lead prosecutor in the caucus investigation, his wife and 10 other people testify under oath, Milwaukee County District Attorney E. Michael McCann told a judge late Tuesday he saw no reason to pull Dane County District Attorney Brian Blanchard off the case.<...

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