John Doe is a pseudonym used in a legal case involving Frank C. Carlucci, who served as the Secretary of Defense in the United States from 1987 to 1989. The case, Frank C. Carlucci Secretary of Defense et al Petitioners v John Doe, was heard by the Supreme Court of the United States in 1988. The case concerned Section 7532 of Title 5 of the United States Code, which allows the head of an agency to suspend an employee without pay when they consider it necessary. Carlucci was the head of the agency in question and had suspended an employee, known as John Doe, without pay.
It is not clear from the information provided what the specific circumstances of the case were or what the outcome was. However, it is worth noting that Carlucci had a long and distinguished career in government service, serving in a variety of senior-level positions under four different presidents. He was known for his ability to manage crises and his expertise in national security matters. Carlucci passed away in 2018 at the age of 87.