Posted on 02/03/2006 11:39:53 PM PST by Daralundy
Judge's Report Shows Cheney Aide Is Accused Of Broad Deception
The special prosecutor in the CIA leak case alleged that Vice President Cheney's former chief of staff was engaged in a broader web of deception than was previously known and repeatedly lied to conceal that he had been a key source for reporters about undercover operative Valerie Plame, according to court records released yesterday.
The records also show that by August 2004, early in his investigation of the disclosure of Plame's identity, Special Counsel Patrick J. Fitzgerald had concluded that he did not have much of a case against I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby for illegally leaking classified information. Instead, Fitzgerald was focused on charging Cheney's top aide with perjury and making false statements, and knew he needed to question reporters to prove it.
The court records show that Libby denied to a grand jury that he ever mentioned Plame or her CIA job to then-White House press secretary Ari Fleischer or then-New York Times reporter Judith Miller in separate conversations he had with each of them in early July 2003. The records also suggest that Libby did not disclose to investigators that he first spoke to Miller about Plame in June 2003, and that prosecutors learned of the nature of the conversation only when Miller finally testified late in the fall of 2005.
All three specific allegations are contained in previously redacted sections of a U.S. Court of Appeals opinion that were released yesterday. The opinion analyzed Fitzgerald's secret evidence to determine whether his case warranted ordering reporters to testify about their confidential conversations with sources.
Fitzgerald revealed none of these specifics when he publicly announced Libby's indictment in October on charges of making false statements, perjury and obstruction of justice.
(Excerpt) Read more at washingtonpost.com ...
What's up with that?"
Fox News reported Friday that the judge wanted to schedule the trial for September but Libby's attorney had a scheduling conflict so it was scheduled for January, '07.
For example, Libby's exact words might have been: "A CIA official sent Joe Wilson to Niger." If a reporter recalls this statement as: Libby said "Wilson's wife sent him to Niger", this statement suddenly becomes a crime (at least in Fitzgerald's mind). This whole story will slowly dissolve into absolutely nothing. At least for everyone except Libby.
Many already have testified. The implications re the media will be interesting.
Andrea did that on the Matthews show, if I remember correctly. She backtracked later.
None of what the Post alleges is a "web of lies" has been demonstrated or proven.
Pls add me to your Libby ping list.
Thanks.
Done.
So he used the power and authority of the US Government to conduct a sting operation that he limited to the White House? One has to wonder where the outrage is over this abuse of power except of course if one is a liberal who knows no limits when it comes to their political enemies.
Plenty of time to depose MSM witnesses. I hope they have cleared out a wing in the local lockup for all of the journalists who refuse divulging information and sources, better yet distribute them among the general population.
There really isn't much for them to do. Just sit there waiting for the fat rabbits with the white tails to show up and plink them with an old .22 rifle.
Yesterday or so Rush said that Chris Matthews had a guest on that said Bush was scheming to make democrats look weak on defense. Really.
Bush doesn't have to say anything or even lift his little toe. But he also shouldn't just sit there amused. He's better when he gets out of DC and does a 'concert'.
You mean those "Tookie" Williams types?
LOL! Isn't that the truth!
Dick Cheney:"Mr. President, these Democrats are getting tiresome.It's time to take the gloves off."
W:"I agree.This has gone too far.What do you think,Karl?"
Evil Genius:
"ROAD TRIP !!!"
Yes. Get him out there and spread the news that people are not recieving. 4.7% unemployment is not being reported along with other things. Justification for travel: Inform the US public about what's going on. A speech every day all over the country to inform people.
"Fox News reported Friday that the judge wanted to schedule the trial for September but Libby's attorney had a scheduling conflict so it was scheduled for January, '07."
Thank you, bcsco!
I'm glad it won't occur until after the '06 elections.
And, I'm hopeful it won't interfere with the '08 elections.
So he should have folded his investigation at that point.
From what I've read on some other posts today, it may be coming true. Hang in there!
Thank you!
It appeared to be a timely quote.
I envy the person who bags Rockefeller. ;o)
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.