Don Siegelman, the former Democratic governor of Alabama, maintains that his 2006 conviction on corruption charges was masterminded by Karl Rove. A Republican operative, Jill Simpson, has told 60 Minutes that she was asked by Rove to spy on Siegelman in 2001 and search for evidence of infidelity.Crooks and Liars: The Prosecution of Don Siegelman(February 25, 2008)

Karl Rove was issued a subpoena to testify on the morning of July 10, 2008. He was to be questioned about allegations of involvement in the accusations regarding Siegelman. He did not come to the court date and it is yet to be decided if he will be charged with contempt.Associated Press: Rove ignores subpoena, refuses to testify(July 10, 2008)