11:23
Wells: the letters only represent a fraction of the evidence supporting Mr. Libby’s character.
Wells WRT collatoral consequences suffered by Libby. This is an exceptional case, exceptional degree of media coverage, bc of that, ramifications have been different.
[And I’m sure the Wilsons enjoyed that media attention, Ted]
Wells: Mr Libby has been exposed unlike people convicted in normal case, to overwhelming public scrutiny, exposed to ridicule.
[And standing ovations from his buddies the Neocons]
Wells: The social stigma of being so publicly humiliated, should factor in. It is a type of public humiliation that the guidelines didn’t contemplate. It made it seem like MR Libby was the poster child for all that has gone wrong with this terrible war. [Hey, Wells is anti-war] Burden of media coverage has fallen on his wife and children. This is exceptioal pain. This is not a regular case.
[Say, how many kids do the Wilsons have?]
Wells: In addition to his family, Libby had two loves, govt service, and practice in law. No question that he is going to lose law license. No question he is no longer going to be able to serve in govt as NSA.
[Say, what is Eliot Abrams doing right about now???]
Wells: In terms of issue of deterrence, one of factors court required to consider. No reason to incarcerate Libby for deterrence. I don’t think Mr LIbby is going to go out and do something wrong. In terms of general deterrance, because of exception publicity, the message sent to all public officials, the clear message is, if you find yourself in position like LIbby, consequences are huge. [Two words: Standing ovation] A tragic fall from public grace.
[Walton leaning back in his chair looking at Wells sideways]
11:29
11:29
Wells; I submit no need to incarcerate. Libby Public humiliation combined with exceptional public sevrice to nation, would justify court exercise not to incarcerate. To extent Your Honor requires incarcaeration, I’d ask some kind of split sentence, permit him to serve in home confinement or halfway house. Judge Urbina in sentencing Jamal, convicted of fraud gave Jamal probation.
[Walton looking up at ceiling]
Wells In fashioning sentencing, one’s entire life should be taken into account, that is a factor that permits the court, should it so choose, to give credit to and depart from. Libby few short remakrs.