Friday, October 28, 2005

Libby Resigns, Perjury, False Statements and Obstruction of Justice - 5 counts


Devasting to the White House - Repeated lies to Grand Jury, many in White House were involved.

Moderate Conservative reaction - Libby would only lie that much if he was protecting someone higher up - Cheney.

Conservatives have repeatedly lied about Plames's covert status and other items about the investigation.

Fox News reporter lies about scope of investigation

Fitzgerald expands probe, believes he can get Rove on more serious charges, lawyers say
“This investigation is not yet over,” one of the lawyers in the case said. “You must keep in mind that people like Mr. Rove are still under investigation. Rather than securing an indictment on perjury charges against Mr. Rove Mr. Fitzgerald strongly believes he can convince the grand jury that he broke other laws.”
Hoping to contain the damage, Republicans turned against Libby. Several welcomed his resignation. Others said the legal system should run its course.

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