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Libby sentenced to 30 months
Cheney’s former chief of staff was found guilty of lying, obstructing probe
The Associated Press
Updated: 11:18 a.m. ET June 5, 2007
WASHINGTON - Former White House aide I. Lewis “Scooter” Libby was sentenced to 2 ½ years in prison Tuesday for lying and obstructing the CIA leak investigation.
Libby, the former chief of staff to Vice President Dick Cheney, stood calmly before a packed courtroom as a federal judge said the evidence overwhelmingly proved his guilt.
“People who occupy these types of positions, where they have the welfare and security of nation in their hands, have a special obligation to not do anything that might create a problem,” U.S. District Judge Reggie B. Walton said.
Libby was convicted in March of lying and obstructing an investigation into the 2003 leak of CIA operative Valerie Plame’s identity.
The highest-ranking White House official convicted in a government scandal since the Iran-Contra affair, Libby has steadfastly maintained his innocence.
“It is respectfully my hope that the court will consider, along with the jury verdict, my whole life,” Libby said in brief remarks to the judge.
Walton fined Libby $250,000 and placed him on probation for two years following his release from prison. Walton did not immediately address whether Libby could remain free pending appeal.
‘A tragic fall’
With letters of support from several former military commanders and White House and State Department officials, Libby asked for no jail time. His supporters cited a government career in which Libby helped win the Cold War and the first Gulf War.
“He has fallen from public grace,” defense attorney Theodore Wells said. “It is a tragic fall, a tragic fall.”
Special Prosecutor Patrick Fitzgerald called on Libby to serve up to three years in prison.
“We need to make the statement that the truth matters ever so much,” Fitzgerald said.
Please check back for more on this developing story.
URL: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19039377/
Cheney’s former chief of staff was found guilty of lying, obstructing probe
The Associated Press
Updated: 11:18 a.m. ET June 5, 2007
WASHINGTON - Former White House aide I. Lewis “Scooter” Libby was sentenced to 2 ½ years in prison Tuesday for lying and obstructing the CIA leak investigation.
Libby, the former chief of staff to Vice President Dick Cheney, stood calmly before a packed courtroom as a federal judge said the evidence overwhelmingly proved his guilt.
“People who occupy these types of positions, where they have the welfare and security of nation in their hands, have a special obligation to not do anything that might create a problem,” U.S. District Judge Reggie B. Walton said.
Libby was convicted in March of lying and obstructing an investigation into the 2003 leak of CIA operative Valerie Plame’s identity.
The highest-ranking White House official convicted in a government scandal since the Iran-Contra affair, Libby has steadfastly maintained his innocence.
“It is respectfully my hope that the court will consider, along with the jury verdict, my whole life,” Libby said in brief remarks to the judge.
Walton fined Libby $250,000 and placed him on probation for two years following his release from prison. Walton did not immediately address whether Libby could remain free pending appeal.
‘A tragic fall’
With letters of support from several former military commanders and White House and State Department officials, Libby asked for no jail time. His supporters cited a government career in which Libby helped win the Cold War and the first Gulf War.
“He has fallen from public grace,” defense attorney Theodore Wells said. “It is a tragic fall, a tragic fall.”
Special Prosecutor Patrick Fitzgerald called on Libby to serve up to three years in prison.
“We need to make the statement that the truth matters ever so much,” Fitzgerald said.
Please check back for more on this developing story.
URL: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19039377/
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“We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses.”
― Abraham Lincoln
was like a picture
of a sunny day
“We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses.”
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I hope he drops the soap.War is Peace
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Patrick Fitzgerald is a stud prosecutor. He's like a real life McCoy from Law & Order. Tough, tough man with a great track record of sending people away for their crimes. I sure hope I never do anything that would have him coming after me."Almost all those politicians took money from Enron, and there they are holding hearings. That's like O.J. Simpson getting in the Rae Carruth jury pool." -- Charles Barkley0
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Well he will probabaly be granted bail while appealing the decision and come Jan. 09 Bush will pardon him so he will never see the inside of a prison cell."When one gets in bed with government, one must expect the diseases it spreads." - Ron Paul0
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mammasan wrote:Well he will probabaly be granted bail while appealing the decision and come Jan. 09 Bush will pardon him so he will never see the inside of a prison cell.
Apparently the judge will decide next week about Libby remaining free during his appeal.
From the updated article at the link above:
[U.S. District Judge Reggie] Walton did not set a date for Libby to report to prison. Though he saw no reason to let Libby remain free pending appeal, Walton said he would accept written arguments on the issue and rule later.
Just listening to the talking heads on TV, apparently Walton (a Bush appointee) is know for his harsh sentences and expect that within six weeks Libby will be in jail.
Granted he will get pardoned at some point, but it will be nice to see him spend some time in jail.My whole life
was like a picture
of a sunny day
“We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses.”
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i'd be ecstatic if this was karl rove......as it should be....0
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i think it is bullshit we just assume he will be pardoned assuming we cant do anything about it...
i think that power should be taken away from the president.0 -
It would be pretty much the m.o. of this administration for him to get a pardon. Wouldn't want anyone to actually take responsibility for ANYTHING that's happened over the last 6 or so years.
I bet his prision cell...if he ever sees one is as plush and cushy as it gets! Minimum security all the way............Rackeball in the p.m. Steak for dinner!“Kept in a small bowl, the goldfish will remain small. With more space, the fish can grow double, triple, or quadruple its size.”
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THC wrote:It would be pretty much the m.o. of this administration for him to get a pardon. Wouldn't want anyone to actually take responsibility for ANYTHING that's happened over the last 6 or so years.
I bet his prision cell...if he ever sees one is as plush and cushy as it gets! Minimum security all the way............Rackeball in the p.m. Steak for dinner!
To be fair, every administration does this. Look at Clinton with Marc Rich or Bush Sr. with Orlando Bosch."When one gets in bed with government, one must expect the diseases it spreads." - Ron Paul0 -
mammasan wrote:To be fair, every administration does this. Look at Clinton with Marc Rich or Bush Sr. with Orlando Bosch.
Oh...I totally agree....Its the difference between "White Collar" and "Blue Collar" crimes.
if you know the right big wigs...you'll never do a day of hard time....
plus...w/ this administration...he'll probably get a cottage house for taking the hit on this one.“Kept in a small bowl, the goldfish will remain small. With more space, the fish can grow double, triple, or quadruple its size.”
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THC wrote:plus...w/ this administration...he'll probably get a cottage house for taking the hit on this one.
At the very least he'll get the medal of freedom.My whole life
was like a picture
of a sunny day
“We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses.”
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cutback wrote:i'd be ecstatic if this was karl rove......as it should be....
Rove needs a serious "deliverance" experience (squeeal)
Progress is not made by everyone joining some new fad,
and reveling in it's loyalty. It's made by forming coalitions
over specific principles, goals, and policies.
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Okay, maybe, in the wee dark hours of Bush's twilight, Libby may get a pardon, but by then Libby will be getting out.
Scooter Libby was Bush and Cheney's fall guy. He's the one they let go to trial.
Bush would be an idiot if he tries to pardon Libby now. Plain and simple, folks.Feels Good Inc.0 -
Ain't nothin but a can of beans...
...tear the lid off this one...Progress is not made by everyone joining some new fad,
and reveling in it's loyalty. It's made by forming coalitions
over specific principles, goals, and policies.
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L-I-B-B-Y
L-I-B-B-Y
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you will like it
like it
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on your table
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Along with the Bush beans and their dog Duke.....who ain't talking......heh heh.
(couldn't resist)Feels Good Inc.0
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