[AmishDude]

No, but the defense could almost certainly eliminate everyone who worked for multiple witnesses in the case and was neighbors with another - without using a single peremptory strike.

And the judge won't get upset, eh? Won't get frustrated? Won't take it out on the defense?

Russert won't be indicted for anything.

Damn right. But (and remember that you passed judgment on Libby before the jury came in) did he or did he not perjur himself on the stand, given that he is a member of the bar in the District of Columbia?

[lugsoul]

I'm a member of the bar in two states and a practicing lawyer, and everything I know about grand jury procedure I've learned from TV. We didn't do it in my 1st year crim law class, it wasn't in my bar review, and I've never practiced criminal law. Given that Timmy has never practiced, it can't be assumed - to the point of a criminal indictment, which is what you are arguing - that he knows the procedures.