[GeronL]

and for the first time raised the possibility of bringing charges peripheral to the leak itself

can't find a leaker?? just charge them with something else.

wala, instant scandal. no evidence required.

INVESTIGATE CONGRESS!

[Shermy]

The suspicion that someone may have lied to investigators is based on contradictions between statements by various witnesses in F.B.I. interviews, the lawyers and officials said.

Who are these "lawyers and officials?" Shouldn't a new investigation be started to root them out?

can't find a leaker?? just charge them with something else.

Novak, etc. are not going to squeal or admit they made up stuff to sound more authoritative - they'll be given a pass.

officer have expanded their inquiry to examine whether White House officials lied to investigators or mishandled classified information related to the case, lawyers involved in the case and government officials say.

Hmmm...Andrea Mitchell and her pal Joe Wilson's big mouth perhaps???

[cyncooper]

Don't forget, "peripheral to the leak" could include Wilson himself.