David Petraeus Pleads Guilty

The Charlotte Observer ^ | April 23, 2015 | Michael Gordon et al.

[Cecily]

In a humbling chapter of an exemplary career, David Petraeus – a West Point grad who went on to command U.S. forces in Iraq and Afghanistan before becoming the nation’s top spy – pleaded guilty Thursday in federal court to sharing classified information.

Under a plea agreement, Petraeus was to be sentenced by U.S. Magistrate Judge David Keesler to two years’ probation and a $40,000 fine.

As Kessler moved through the methodical proceedings, Petraeus answered questions in strong voice, one accustomed to addressing troops and congressmen.

Patraeus was sentenced in Charlotte, the city where the security breach was discovered as part of an unrelated 2012 investigation to anonymous and disparaging emails sent to Jill Kelley of Tampa, Fla. She was friends with Petraeus and a social connection to other high-ranking military brass stationed at U.S. Central Command at MacDill Air Force Base on Florida’s west coast.

[xrmusn]

Sure did leave that show with a legitimate ‘cliff hanger’ or two.....
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I think the daughters phone call to the Preacher is ‘fake’. If she does go through with it, Mama Bear is going to be busy taking out the daughter, husband AND Preacher Family.

Husband seems to be losing it...

[Night Hides Not]

Sorry, have to disagree. This was not a mere, one time “transgression.” This was a 4 star general who acted as though he was above the law. IMO he deserves jail time. His sentence is the equivalent of a speeding ticket, now that he’s making big bucks for an investment firm.

[Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Apparently not that good, or that honest.

[apocalypto]

You mean there is another mistress?

[dfwgator]

You mean there is another mistress?

There never is only one.

[sassy steel magnolia]

Best thing he could do would be to set up a tell all interview with major well-known investigative reporter ( Greta Van Sustern), get all the details out there, and take responsibility for his actions. Then he’s basically cleared the way for any future jobs he might tackle, including politics, and there are no more skeletons in the closet. Americans appreciate honesty, and his military record aside from the sad lapse in judgement is still respectable. At least he can acknowledge his failings and not try to deny or cover up aka the Clinyons, the Obama’s, etc.

[Veggie Todd]

If she does go through with it, Mama Bear is going to be busy taking out the daughter, husband AND Preacher Family.

Martha will soon be assuming room temperature, also.

[Cementjungle]

I suppose this is the risk one takes when one plays ball with the big guys.

It would be nice if he could now write a tell-all book about what he knows about Obama, but I suppose his plea deal with the government includes the requirement that he keep his mouth shut.

[xrmusn]

Martha will soon be assuming room temperature, also.
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I am really surprised she ‘made the cut’ for next season.

Come to think of it, the ‘memo’ the Russkis had about rogue operations and killings may lead to ‘Mama Bears’ demise...

[windcliff]

I hope she can get her neck straightened out.

[Forgotten Amendments]

Is this (Jill Kelley, Tampa) a reference to the Lebanese-American babe who was also a friend to Petraeus?

Yes. She and her sister allegedly spent a lot of time partying with brass. I hope it's really being investigated and not being swept under the rug.

Looks like Admiral Fallon was right about Petraeus. He's a weasel.

And next time you see Bill Kristol lecturing us on politics, remember that he was pushing Petraeus for President.

[PoloSec]

You are absolutely right I only wish obama, hillary, ried, pelosi, boehner, and a host of others were held to the same standard.

I do not use caps on names of those I do not respect; in before any who have a problem with my English Composition, with apologies and respect it is just my own thing.

[dadfly]

how ironic, he was really was gen. betrayus. our poor troops. may God save our military.

[binreadin]

Although, when you think about it, the current administration has done far more damage to the country when they were preening after Bin Laden’s execution. And what about the SEAL helicopter shot down in Afghanistan? Egypt’s government is convinced Obama is a tool of the Muslim Brotherhood. This thing with Petreus is a smokescreen to deflect attention and punish him as well for not playing along with the State Dept.’s fantasy narratives. Having said that, I have long felt he was over rated.

[Bryanw92]

And Obama, Hillary, and Jarrett remain free. What a sorry state of affairs for this nation.

[fishtank]

[Carl Vehse]

Petraeus lied to investigators about sharing with his mistress eight classified notebooks containing secret codes, the identities of covert officers, war strategy and notes from National Security Council meetings.

The scum should be spending a decade pounding rocks at Leavenworth, not traveling internationally to earn fat speaking fees.

So Petraeus skates with a slap on the wrist with the judge exclaiming, "Mr. Petraeus, I want to wish you good luck."

Someone got to U.S. Magistrate Judge David Keesler.

[762X51]

...and yet the Secretary of State can run her own homemade mail server, THEN DELETE God knows what, and all you hear is crickets.

[Forgotten Amendments]

Petraeus lied to investigators about sharing with his mistress eight classified notebooks containing secret codes, the identities of covert officers, war strategy and notes from National Security Council meetings.

Martha Stewart went to prison for being tricked into saying something that wasn't true. And the brave man who nailed her parlayed that into his gig as FBI chief.

And when Janet Reno dies, flags will fly at half mast. It's good to be a bureaucrat.

[SharpRightTurn]

I don’t know what Jill was getting out of the equation, but she is an eyeful to be sure.