How many of you didn't know that Ted Olson was Matt Cooper's lawyer?

[DeepModem Mom]

I know I missed it. This info came to light courtesy blm and emulatorloo posting in this thread by readmylips:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=104x5223531

As emulatorloo posted, google Matt Cooper and Ted Olson, and see what you some up with. No wonder Cooper soft-pedaled his story in his shitey TIME article posted today. This makes me very nervous about Cooper's testimony in Libby's trial.

ON EDIT: I'm wondering if Olson wrote the TIME piece. It sure didn't look like the work of a professional journalist.

[babylonsister]

I could swear I've seen Cooper's atty on Hardball, and it

wasn't Olsen. Weird...

[NNN0LHI]

2. Might have been the Newsweek lawyer? n/t

[babylonsister]

6. Richard Sauber seemed to be his lawyer in this article

and this is the guy who's made several appearances on Hardball:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/07/15/AR2005071502085.html

Lawyers Secured Rove's Waiver
Executives Hear Reporters' Anger

By Howard Kurtz
Washington Post Staff Writer
Saturday, July 16, 2005; Page A06

Time magazine reporter Matthew Cooper, facing a jail term in the Valerie Plame leak investigation, never asked White House political adviser Karl Rove to release him from a pledge of confidentiality because Cooper's attorney believed that any conversation between the two men could be construed as obstruction of justice.

"I forbid Matt to call him," Richard Sauber said yesterday. "I cringed at the idea. These two witnesses would have to explain their discussion before the grand jury."

Cooper's last-minute avoidance of imprisonment, on the day that New York Times reporter Judith Miller was taken into custody, capped an intense period of backstage maneuvering that turned as much on coincidence as on a prominent journalist and his high-level informant struggling through intermediaries to protect their reputations.

Cooper testified Wednesday after Sauber worked out a waiver of confidentiality with Rove's attorney in the case, which began with columnist Robert D. Novak revealing in July 2003 that Plame, the wife of an administration critic, was a covert CIA operative. Cooper's story was posted online days later.

more...

[DeepModem Mom]

7. Abrams was repping both Miller and Cooper; Cooper changed to Olson

Deal struck to delay jail for reporters Miller and Cooper as ex-Solicitor General Ted Olson takes over as lawyer for Cooper

Editor & Publisher (4/27/05) -- Special Prosecutor Patrick Fitzgerald, who has been leading the effort to send reporters Judith Miller and Matthew Cooper to jail for refusing to reveal their sources in the Valerie Plame case, has agreed not to challenge the reporters' request to stay their sentences until the U.S. Supreme Court can take up the matter.

In addition, Fitzgerald and defense attorneys for Miller, a New York Times reporter, and Cooper, who reports for Time magazine, have agreed to a timeline that will allow the defendants to file their appeals to the high court by May 10, while the prosecutor will have until May 27 to file their opposition.

"We have an agreement with Mr. Fitzgerald that he won’t take any steps against Judy and Matt until the Supreme Court makes a decision," Attorney Floyd Abrams, who has been representing both reporters, told E&P Wednesday. "One way or another, we will wind up, effectively, with a stay."...

***

The deal follows a change in defense for Cooper, who is no longer being represented by Abrams. Former U.S. Solicitor General Ted Olson was brought in earlier this week to handle Cooper's defense, while Abrams will remain lead counsel for Miller.

"It was Time's decision, but certainly with my acquiescence," Abrams told E&P Wednesday. "That it would be good to add them to the team, to have two petitions filed simultaneously with the Supreme Court. It is not that there is any difference in the substantive petitions, but a decision was made that it would be good to add Ted to the team." Olson could not be reached for comment....

By Joe Strupp

http://www.cfac.org/Attachments/miller_cooper_deal.htm

[babylonsister]

11. Could Sauber have filled Olsen's shoes, as the article

I referenced is later than anything else I've seen? I'm so confused but disinformation doesn't do anyone any good. Also, I've seen Sauber numerous times recently, and Tweety was peddling Olsen as a possible nominee.
In any event, I'm very glad I don't have to pay any of these lawyer bills! :crazy:

[babylonsister]

17. Part of Hardball transcript w/Sauber, dated October 12:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9679820/


MATTHEWS: Thank you David Shuster. As I said before this is about the Iraq war, the case made for that war and what happens to someone who challenges that case for war. Joining me right now is Dick Sauber, the attorney for “Time” magazine‘s Matt Cooper. Who has the worst memory, Karl Rove or Scooter Libby?

DICK SAUBER, MATT COOPER‘S ATTORNEY: It seems to be a bit of a toss up based on what I‘ve seen.

MATTHEWS: What do you think a prosecutor like Patrick Fitzgerald thinks about somebody who forgets—in the case of your client, Matt Cooper -- forgets a conversation with your client, and then all of a sudden he comes across e-mail subsequent to that meeting that very day, addressed to Stephen Hadley, the number two guys at national security and talks about the conversation.

So his memory was sharp enough at that time to remember he just talked to somebody. And only few weeks later he didn‘t remember it.

SAUBER: It does seem odd, but the conversation was a short one. It was only a couple of minutes. And it does seem unusual that Mr. Rove would have written an e-mail about the conversation and then testified once or twice or maybe three times that he never had the conversation. So it‘s still a little confusing.

MATTHEWS: Because normally if you make any effort to remember something, you know, you use mnemonic devices like writing a note to somebody or scribbling out the memo, it‘s solid in your memory, especially to a guy with an IQ of about 160. I mean, this guy Karl is one smart customer.

SAUBER: They all seem to be quite skilled at remembering certain things quite skilled at forgetting other things. I do think that the fact that Mr. Rove appears to have come forward with the e-mail and said, voluntarily, now I do remember that there was a conversation—I don‘t know what Mr. Rove told the grand jury about the substance. But ...

[DeepModem Mom]

26. Hi, babylonsister! Sorry, I've been away from the computer a while --

This is very confusing. I hope I haven't spread misinformation. I'll do some googling, and see what else I can find.

[DeepModem Mom]

29. I've found references to both Olson and Richard Stauber repping...

Cooper, but none about a handover of the case, as in the handover from Abrams to Olson. I'm guessing that the case was handed over at some time to Stauber?

[DeepModem Mom]

31. I can find only one reference to Stauber's firm...

Fried Frank -- but cannot find him listed as an attorney at that firm's website. Olson, of course, is at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher. I was trying to see if they were at the same law firm.

[babylonsister]

32. It's all very puzzling, isn't it?

It's hard to dig up facts if they're being hidden for whatever reason. If he doesn't show up with this firm, how does he get work? :shrug: But it seems Cooper found him and Tweety was aware of that.
That still doesn't explain Olsen's role...

[DeepModem Mom]

34. I've posted another thread about this, asking if others know more...

about Cooper's representation and the confusion we've come across.

[babylonsister]

35. Good idea! We'll get to the bottom

of this!:thumbsup:

[The Backlash Cometh]

23. We all know that Olson is deep in the right-wing conspiracy circles.

So let's throw something on the wall to see if it sticks. Why would Ted Olson represent a so-called Democrat against Libby and Cheney? Maybe he's had a change of mind and is now taking revenge for the death of this wife?

[blm]

15. I think Olson didn't want to draw attention and put Sauber out there as

the face for Cooper. Kept the whole bullshit going about liberal media attacking the WH. So many wingnuts were fooled into thinking Miller and Cooper were working AGAINST the WH.

[Scout1071]

21. That is what I was thinking as well. He was pretty visible when

Cooper testified and I don't remember it being Olsen.

Then again, I barely remember what I ate yesterday.

[NNN0LHI]

1. I knew it. I am glad more people are finding out. Kick n/t

[TomInTib]

3. Surreal- but what isn't these days?

Absolutely thru the looking glass.

[MADem]

4. And Scooter Libby was Marc Rich's lawyer, and Marc Rich was pardoned

by Bill Clinton.

They all have Potomac fever.

It was a smart move on the part of TIME to hire the guy. Who else can get a phone call returned from the gilded palace that is the WH??

Theories abound, here are some: http://www.tpmcafe.com/story/2005/7/12/10553/1609

[DeepModem Mom]

5. Interesting, MADem -- thanks!

[Roland99]

8. Wonder why Rush left that tidbit out the other day in his rant on Rich.

[MADem]

44. Hey, he was high on oxy, he cannot be expected to remember all! n/t

[elfin]

9. Didn't know - but that helps explain why his name

isn't on any Supreme Court possible nominees as I thought it might.

[Punkingal]

14. But it is on lists....

I've heard it mentioned, and Dan Abrams has a piece on MSNBC saying Olson is his pick for SCOTUS. I will have to go to DC and riot if that happens.

[elfin]

20. I think it is on MEDIA lists - but not on

lists they actually got from WH. I think Olson has very strong media relatiobnships assiduously built ever since he went after Clinton - hence they know him and added him to THEIR hopefuls.

After a day of seeing the whores name him in a totally unsourced way every 30 seconds, I was surprised that his name didn't come from elsewhere.

He is horrid - but would probably get confirmed due to present Rethug majority.

[Punkingal]

22. Well, I hope you're right and he isn't chosen...

but I think the Dems might actually fight him....I seem to remember his having a very contentious confirmation hearing for Solicitor General back in 2001.

[blm]

24. OLSON was about to be defeated but Daschle traded Repubs giving up their

parliamentary tricks to prevent Dems taking over when Jeffords switched parties.

10. pic of Ted Olson

Before rejoining the Justice Department in 2001, he successfully represented candidates George W. Bush and Dick Cheney in the Supreme Court Bush v. Gore cases involving the 2000 presidential election.

http://www.usdoj.gov/osg/aboutosg/t_olson_bio.htm

[MADem]

18. Oh, this one is MUCH better

That's John Warner's former galpal, Nini Ferguson, on his arm, who jumped ship to Ted. Ted did not waste ANY time moving on...that picture was taken just a few months after 9/11.....

[Reciprocity]

12. Classic Sherlock Holmes.

From "The Adventure of Silver Blaze" by Arthur Conan Doyle

Inspector Gregory:
"Is there any other point to which you would wish to draw my attention?"

Holmes:
"To the curious incident of the dog in the night-time."

Inspector Gregory:
"The dog did nothing in the night-time."

Holmes:
"That was the curious incident,"
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
So now it comes out why Cooper soft-pedaled his story and why the story that was written seemed so unprofessional.

[Punkingal]

13. I didn't know that...

I despise that Clinton-hating bastard!

[KoKo]

16. Didn't they bring in Ted Olson because he's experienced before Supremes?

We know how experienced he is arguing in front of the Supreme's from Bush vs. Gore in the "2000 Selection." And, Bushies former Solicitor General.

Wouldn't that have made sense...to get him in figuring that gave the reporters a shot at getting a ruling in their favor?

I'm wondering if that was the case rather than that Cooper brought him in personally. :shrug:

[MADem]

19. Yep, he is VERY VERY GOOD at it, too

He is a master of time management in argument, and knows how they like to hear it. Ya gotta give him his due, there.

And Time did hire him FOR Cooper.

And no doubt, they were ready to go all the way....but your motivation kinda dims when you realize your source is lying, and blaming you for their conduct! Not worth standing on principle for that kinda crap!

[KoKo]

36. But...Olson Magic didn't work...Supremes allowed Miller to go to jail...

so he might not still have that "Old Black Magic Mojo."

Until Roberts and the new pick Federalist Whore Bush puts on the court kick in. :=(

[MADem]

40. OLie was defending COOPER, not MILLER--BENNETT had Judy 4 a client

Miller did not want to give up the fact that she was sleeping with the Scoot, most likely. But Olsen had NOTHING TO DO WITH HER. See here: http://www.editorandpublisher.com/eandp/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1001219261

The agreement that led to Miller's release, the Times said, followed "intense negotiations between Ms. Miller; her lawyer, Robert Bennett; ....

The Cooper case and the Miller case are two separate entities. What MILLER did had NOTHING to do with Coop...and MILLER's representation did not have any nexus whatsoever with COOPER's.

[Roland99]

25. Had Ted Olson turned AGAINST the * Administration?? >>>>

http://www.tpmcafe.com/story/2005/7/12/10553/1609

[MADem]

41. Well, they killed his last wife, but she has been replaced with a younger

model, who has 'been around town'--as it were. She used to step out with John Warner, before the septugenarian Baba Wawa turned his head. Too young for you, Teddie!


Here he is, stepping out scant months after his third wife was killed in a horrible 'terrist' action....

Near as I know, he is still tapping that babe.

[fooj]

27. That's a bunch of BS!!! I just sent Cooper a copy of

The Society of Professional Journalists Code of Ethics...he should take a moment to refresh his frickin' memory.

Peace.

[stevedeshazer]

28. I had no idea, but now that I know, I'm all over it.

Everywhere this SOB surfaces, there's trouble.

A bunch of my puzzle pieces just fell into place.

Thanks. K & R.

[Little Star]

30. No friggin way!

Knock me over with a feather! I hate Ted Olson.

[leesa]

33. Ted's been pretty quiet since he had his wife offed. It was so nice of

him to get those tickets for her flight on 9-11, seeing as how he was so in-tune with what was going down. Wonder how his replacement girlfriend is these days.

[MADem]

42. Lookin' fine, see my posts, above nt

[bunny planet]

37. Whoa, I didn't know that.

[Catherine Vincent]

38. I didn't know that either.

That's good to know.

[longship]

39. If Olson is nominated to SCOTUS, he'd have to recuse himself.

on all deliberations on Rove/Plame.

[MADem]

43. Ain't gonna happen (if I am wrong, I will humbly bow)

I would be SHOCKED. Olsen would get Borked over Arkansas, on the one hand, and the whole thing with his THIRD wife plowing into the Pentagon, while calling him to "fix" it, is just too much drama.

Plus, he has all the clout, all the connections, and a shitload == I say again== a ROYAL shitload == of money working private practice. The GOP gravy train ain't gonna last forever, NOW is the time to make it, hand over fist. He now has access, in three years, he might not.

The boy likes to dance and party, he does not want to be one of nine OLD men (and the odd woman). He prefers to perform, brillantly, for them, and then go off to a tony bar in G-town. With his far too young girlfriend, of curious DC history...