That is the document with only the two line header. CBS was told it was a fraud. The other two with headers had three line headers. All the headers line up together EXACTLY at the pixel level. The exclusion of that document by CBS demonstrates conclusively IMO that they had to know the others were likely frauds as well, even if they didn't have those authenticated (and it appears they didn't, because they knew what the answer would be)
Questions that need to be asked of CBS/USA TODAY:
1. How many documents to each of you exactly have? 4 and 6?
or 15 and 20?
2. How many experts did you consult? Any more than the ones we know about?
open to suggestions on other questions you have.
The standard against the media is very high: must prove either "knowledge of falsity" or "reckless disregard for the falsity." Unless someone in Dan Rather's inner circle turns "state's evidence," the first will never be shown. However, this 5th document issue goes a LONG way toward showing "reckless disregard" by CBS.
I now believe that CBS can have its socks sued off for this incident. And I think the public announcement by CBS News has been delayed today because the suits and the lawyers are screaming at each other behind closed doors whether the damages are worse if CBS fesses up, or continues to stonewall.
Since I understand damage control in the First Amendment area, I expect that CBS will fess up, and announce the departure of Rather, later today.
Congressman Billybob