Next Move CIA Leak Investigation Unknown (Dems pressing for public report)

[maddezmom]

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Even if Fitzgerald decides not to prosecute anyone, that may not be the end of the matter: The prosecutor could write a final report detailing his investigation. But unlike past special prosecutors, such as Ken Starr in the Monica Lewinsky affair, who operated under the now-expired independent counsel law, Fitzgerald is not required to produce a public report.

Nevertheless, some Democrats on Capitol Hill are pressing him to do so.

"Such a report would ensure Congress and the American people that the investigation of this serious matter has been undertaken with the utmost diligence and has been free of partisan, political influence," wrote Reps. Jane Harman of California, John Conyers of Michigan, Rush Holt of New Jersey and Tom Lantos of California, all members of the House Intelligence Committee. Fitzgerald has never addressed whether he will make a public report.

At the White House, the waiting has been filled with a string of no comments about Rove and Vice President Dick Cheney's chief of staff, I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby, who both were involved in conversations with reporters about covert CIA officer Valerie Plame in 2003, according to evidence that has emerged over the past three months.

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more:http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20051015/ap_on_go_ca_st_pe/cia_leak_investigation;_

[tritsofme]

1. The fact that the corporate media is floating around the idea that there

may be no indictments is really pissing me off...

How could there be no indcitments in such an open and shut case???????????/

[ixion]

2. the now-expired independent counsel law

my, my, my, isn't that convenient?


And why just mention Ken Starr for just the Lewinsky matter? He was called up numerous times as so-called 'independent' investigator to rake Clinton over the coals for various inflated charges.

Again, we see the double standard of modern 'journalism' :eyes:

[H2O Man]

3. This is a good report.

Democratic House members have requested a public report, as well as a private one for their intelligence committee. The House members requested these reports, even if by chance there are no indictments. The article can hardly be blamed for including this information.

[patricia92243]

4. Sounds like someone knows there will not be an indictment, so we will have

to settle for a piece of paper. :(

[janx]

14. That's a fairly large assumption.

;-)

This is only more speculation.

[sattahipdeep]

5. Our lips are sealed.

An experienced prosecutor with a Republican pedigree, Mr Fitzgerald

He might also decide that no crime was committed
and issue a report along those lines.

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,11069-1826032,00.html


Enabling piss ant.

[H2O Man]

7. He is not

a republican.

[jus_the_facts]

6. nothin' to see here...move along... yet again....why am I not surprised...

[zippy890]

8. A public report by Fitzgerald would be good

if it included the background to the case - the fake Niger/Iraq uranium claims, the build-up of lies to create a case for war - I would think such a report could be devastating to the bush administration.

Dare I say it could do more comprehensive damage than a few criminal indictments based on perjury/obstruction of justice actions that occurred AFTER the horrendous lies and machinations of our government to go to war?

just a thought

[cal04]

9. Prosecutor Weighs Move in CIA Leak Probe

With the criminal investigation into who leaked the identity of a covert CIA officer apparently nearing an end, Special Counsel Patrick Fitzgerald could seek indictments of top White House aides or quietly close up shop. The grand jury that heard several hours of testimony Friday from President Bush's chief political adviser, Karl Rove, is set to expire Oct. 28. Rove's lawyer said Fitzgerald has "affirmed that he has made no decision concerning charges."

Even if Fitzgerald decides not to prosecute anyone, that may not be the end of the matter: The prosecutor could write a final report detailing his investigation. But unlike past special prosecutors, such as Ken Starr in the Monica Lewinsky affair, who operated under the now-expired independent counsel law, Fitzgerald is not required to produce a public report. Nevertheless, some Democrats on Capitol Hill are pressing him to do so.

"Such a report would ensure Congress and the American people that the investigation of this serious matter has been undertaken with the utmost diligence and has been free of partisan, political influence," wrote Reps. Jane Harman of California, John Conyers of Michigan, Rush Holt of New Jersey and Tom Lantos of California. Fitzgerald has never addressed whether he will make a public report.

At the White House, the waiting has been filled with a string of no comments about Rove and Vice President Dick Cheney's chief of staff, I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby, who both were involved in conversations with reporters about covert CIA officer Valerie Plame in 2003, according to evidence that has emerged over the past three months.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20051015/ap_on_go_ca_st_pe/cia_leak_investigation_50

[truthpusher]

10. AP: Next move in CIA leak investigation is up to Fitzgerald

http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/nation/20051015-0938-cialeakinvestigation.html

Next move in CIA leak investigation is up to Fitzgerald
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By Pete Yost
ASSOCIATED PRESS
9:38 a.m. October 15, 2005
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WASHINGTON – Now the waiting begins. With the criminal investigation into who leaked the identity of a covert CIA officer apparently nearing an end, Special Counsel Patrick Fitzgerald could seek indictments of top White House aides or quietly close up shop.
The grand jury that heard several hours of testimony Friday from President Bush's chief political adviser, Karl Rove, is set to expire Oct. 28. Rove's lawyer said Fitzgerald has "affirmed that he has made no decision concerning charges."

Even if Fitzgerald decides not to prosecute anyone, that may not be the end of the matter: The prosecutor could write a final report detailing his investigation. But unlike past special prosecutors, such as Ken Starr in the Monica Lewinsky affair, who operated under the now-expired independent counsel law, Fitzgerald is not required to produce a public report.

Nevertheless, some Democrats on Capitol Hill are pressing him to do so.

"Such a report would ensure Congress and the American people that the investigation of this serious matter has been undertaken with the utmost diligence and has been free of partisan, political influence," wrote Reps. Jane Harman of California, John Conyers of Michigan, Rush Holt of New Jersey and Tom Lantos of California. Fitzgerald has never addressed whether he will make a public report.

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Fitzgerald "has not advised Mr. Rove that he is a target of the investigation and affirmed that he has made no decision concerning charges," Rove's lawyer, Robert D. Luskin, said in a statement. "The special counsel has indicated that he does not anticipate the need for Mr. Rove's further cooperation."

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complete story: http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/nation/20051015-0938-cialeakinvestigation.html

[VegasWolf]

11. Rook Rove to Queen's Jail 3. nt

[Fridays Child]

12. From your mouth to God's chessboard.

eom

[lovuian]

13. Isn't the next move UP TO THE GRAND JURY!!!

Aren't they the drivers in this bus