[the Real fifi]

Latest on the effort to get Judge Walton to allow Libby to remain free on bond pending appeal.

[the Real fifi]

Ping

[HiTech RedNeck]

When Bork agrees with Dershowitz perhaps there is something of substance here.

[Rudder]

Read the first lines of the last paragraph very carefully-—then send it to an editor.

[gas0linealley]

Does anyone have a current figure on what this case has cost us so far?

[heywaitadarnminute]

This is very interesting. Thanks.

[God luvs America]

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[keepitreal]

“The Court trusts that this is a reflection of these eminent academics’ willingness in the future to step to the plate and provide like assistance in cases involving any of the numerous litigants, both in this Court and throughout the courts of our nation, who lack the financial means to fully and properly articulate the merits of their legal positions even in instances where failure to do so could result in monetary penalties, incarceration, or worse. The Court will certainly not hesitate to call for such assistance from these luminaries, as necessary in the interests of justice and equity, whenever similar questions arise in the cases that come before it.”

Wow. So because he is not poor he is not entitled to a friend of the court brief? Constitutional scholars can only chime in for poor defendants and are chided for weighing in on Libby? What kind of judge is this?

[roses of sharon]

As I said during the trial, this judge and jury were emotionally invested, and took out their anti-Iraq anger on Libby.

That snark is just another example.

[Stultis]

this snarky and injudicious footnote

O.K., Judge Walton wears panties under his robes. So why can't he retreat to chambers and de-wad them as necessary?

[DJ MacWoW]

Sounds like this judge isn’t interested in following the law, just agendas.

[rockinqsranch]

Was that a “veiled threat” and a “Screw You” from Judge Walton I just read?

[originalbuckeye]

Libby has suffered a political lynching and that’s the truth. Fitzgerald and Walton should be shamed that their ideology trumped their expected lawful behavior. Is there no oath that attorneys take that requires them to follow the law and tell the truth, no matter what?

[ConsistentLibertarian]

George W. appointed this guy because he kicks ass when it comes to sentencing.

We need judges who will punish criminals severely.

What amazes me is that he didn’t give Libby 37 months.

[AmericaUnited]

Walton’s snarky reply shows he’s still a “low-level black” with a chip on his shoulder against upper class whiteys.

[snowsislander]

"It is an impressive show of public service when twelve prominent and distinguished current and former law professors of well-respected schools are able to amass their collective wisdom in the course of only several days to provide their legal expertise to the Court on behalf of a criminal defendant. The Court trusts that this is a reflection of these eminent academics' willingness in the future to step to the plate and provide like assistance in cases involving any of the numerous litigants, both in this Court and throughout the courts of our nation, who lack the financial means to fully and properly articulate the merits of their legal positions even in instances where failure to do so could result in monetary penalties, incarceration, or worse. The Court will certainly not hesitate to call for such assistance from these luminaries, as necessary in the interests of justice and equity, whenever similar questions arise in the cases that come before it.

Incredible. That's this judge's response to some of the most prominent professors of law in our country raising serious legal issues?

[dirtboy]

Walton sure is an arrogant p****.

[SE Mom]

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