Scooter Libby: No Bail-Libby To Jail In 4-6 Weeks

[kpete]

A federal judge today ordered I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby to report to prison to serve his sentence while his attorneys appeal his case.
http://www.cnn.com/

Scooter Libby faces incarceration pending appeal Michael Roston
Published: Thursday June 14, 2007

A Federal District Court Judge ruled that former White House Adviser I. Lewis 'Scooter' Libby must report to prison in 30 to 45 days, according to a breaking news report from MSNBC. Libby was sentenced last week to 30 months in prison after March convictions for perjury, obstruction of justice, and making false statements in an investigation of the leak of the identity of covert CIA agent Valerie Plame Wilson. He had sought to delay serving his sentence while his case was on appeal. Libby may now file an emergency appeal to keep him out of prison while he makes his case against his conviction.

more at:
http://rawstory.com/news/2007/Scooter_Libby_faces_incarceration_0614.html

Scooter Libby: No Bail
by seesdifferent
Thu Jun 14, 2007

Judge Reggie Walton today ruled that Scooter Libby will not be free on bail pending appeals of his convictions. (although this decision can be appealed.)The major issue raised by the defense was the constitutionality of Patrick Fitzgerald's appointment. The issue is this:
If Fitzgerald was not supervised, he was should be confirmed by the Congress. Now, he was confirmed as USA for N. Illinois, and some have suggested that this is the real answer to the question. The other argument is that he could have been fired, and that this means he was supervised. However, Judge Walton said before the trial that this is a "difficult question", thus adding fuel to the fire, before he decided against the defense's argument.

Under this order, Libby will be going to jail in 4-6 weeks, though no dates have been given, assuming there are no further legal appeals, which Judge Walton said was possible.

Walton, it is reported, that there were no "close calls" that would possibly lead to a reversal or new trial.
http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2007/6/14/131811/789


Libby prison sentence delay denied
Judge was threatened following sentencing

BREAKING NEWS

Updated: 6 minutes ago
WASHINGTON - A federal judge said Thursday he will not delay a 2 1/2-year prison sentence for I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby, a ruling that could send the former White House aide to prison within weeks.

U.S. District Judge Reggie B. Walton's decision will send Libby's attorneys rushing to an appeals court to block the sentence and could force President Bush to consider calls from Libby's supporters to pardon the former aide.

No date was set for Libby to report to prison but it's expected to be within six to eight weeks. That will be left up to the U.S. Bureau of Prisons, which will also select a facility.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19221441/

[npincus]

1. ROTFLMAO

:rofl:

[BOSSHOG]

2. What pray tell is the 4 to 6 weeks all about

throw his worthless, sorry, conservative republican ass in jail today.

[sallyseven]

13. To put his affairs in order.

You know like get money from cheney, kiss off judith miller, make arrangements for his family to go to disney land. All those important things. In New Bedford the INS swooped down and hauled women out of the shop (where they were being paid slave wages) and sent them to texas. No time to even call to secure their children's welfare. Gov Patrick had to send social workers to texas to help them make arraignments for their kids. Shop by the way had a very lucrative contract with the government. Deport Libby ask questions later.

[onecent]

39. Now is the time for a fatal heart attack. n/t

[City Lights]

29. Absolutely!

He should go directly to jail. Now.

[BOSSHOG]

34. Off topic, but

My wife got some of those beads for life. Very nice indeed. And for an excellent cause.

[City Lights]

38. Glad to hear that. I love mine.

I bought some for my daughter, sisters, neice, and friends. :hi:

[endarkenment]

32. Indeed. Normal people get about 6 minutes.

They are advised to pack a bag when they show up in court. Why is Libby not treated like any other felon?

[malaise]

35. I will donate $50 to DU

if Scooter is in jail in four to six weeks. I expect another disappearing act like Ken Lay's around that anniversary - July 4th weekend.

[BOSSHOG]

36. Its incredibly telling

that people would casually bet against a republican doing the right thing. Almost as casually as breathing. Oh what a legacy!!

[malaise]

37. Yep

The REthugs haven't done the right thing for six years.

[Ganja Ninja]

3. Ha Ha!

:hi: Bye Scooter.:kick:

[OPERATIONMINDCRIME]

4. Who Can Provide Any Insight On The Likelihood Of Appealing This Ruling Being Succesful?

Is it a long shot of long shots?

[Blackhatjack]

21. For the Appeals Court to grant a stay it would be like saying J. Walton abused his discretion...

I frankly think that the Appellate Court will not set aside the order of J. Walton requiring Libby to report to begin serving his sentence in the normal course.

Is it possible that this conviction could be overturned on appeal? Yes, for some evidentiary ruling during the trial that might not even be known to the public. Is it likely? I think not.

[Blaze Diem]

5. "mommyyyyyy" poor Scooty...

one down, hundreds to go.

[H2O Man]

6. Bye Bye

Mr Scooter-Pie.

[WiseButAngrySara]

24. LOL! Bye-Bye Mr (NOT AMERICAN) Scooter-Pie. Drive your

chevy to jail. (I'm sure the libby's drive a chevy! ...not.)

[dogday]

7. It figures they would resort to blaming it on Fitz, that is

their mantra, blame it on the accusing party... Make them look like the bad guys... Never take responsibility for your crimes, blame it on anyone else but yourself.... Libby learned well....

[MUAD_DIB]

8. Send his ass to jail now. You know we have to be tough on crime and all...

[C_U_L8R]

9. Scoot got the boot

libby libby libby
libel libel libel
like it like it like it

[MagickMuffin]

10. Judge in Libby trial receives threats. AP

The federal judge who oversaw I. Lewis “Scooter” Libby’s CIA leak trial said Thursday that he received threatening letters and phone calls after sentencing the former White House aide to prison.

“I received a number of angry, harassing mean-spirited phone calls and letters,” U.S. District Judge Reggie B. Walton said. ”Some of those were wishing bad things on me and my family.”

Walton made the remarks as he opened a hearing into whether to delay Libby’s 2 1/2-year sentence. He said he was holding the letters in case something happened but said they would have no effect on Thursday’s decision.

http://thinkprogress.org/2007/06/14/judge-in-libby-trial-receiving-threats/

Well that's certainly good news but he needs to watch his back....:hide:

[Norquist Nemesis]

11. Too bad it's not 4-6 minutes

[blogslut]

12. Error: You've already recommended that thread.

:)

[madison]

14. Documents concerning the appointment of Patrick Fitzgerald as "Special Counsel" ...

Documents concerning the appointment of Patrick Fitzgerald as "Special Counsel" are at: http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/iln/osc/appointment.htm


* August 12, 2005 Memorandum of Deputy Attorney General - http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/iln/osc/documents/ag_memo_august_12_2005.pdf

* February 6, 2004 Letter of Deputy Attorney General - http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/iln/osc/documents/ag_letter_feburary_06_2004.pdf

* December 30, 2003 Letter of Deputy Attorney General - http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/iln/osc/documents/ag_letter_december_30_2003.pdf

[Virginia Dare]

15. EXCELLENT!!!!....n/t

[myrna minx]

16. Justice is Served! n/t

[Tom Joad]

17. Led out of the courtroom crying, Scooter shouted "Mommy!" and "it's not fair"

[blondeatlast]

18. Memo to the RRRW: Please discontinue trifling with the justice system immediately!

I love a perp walk on a lovely summer's day... :bounce:

[goclark]

19. Yes! My friends met Valarie and Joe Wilson

at a party in Los Angeles a few weeks ago.

My friends were so impressed with the sincerity of Mr. and Mrs. that they couldn't stop talking about it.

As they were shaking hands , my friends told them, " We will be praying for both of you as you walk through this terrible situation."

They replied, "Thank you, we certainly need all your prayers! Please tell others to pray for us as well."

[Annces]

20. Great news

Scooter faces real consequences as he should.

[sonias]

22. The pardon Libby watch commences now

How long will bush wait to throw Libby the pardon?

I want to believe that this criminal will see a jail term, but we all know that his fate is really controlled by bush.

Good call for the judge however, and a good day for Fitz. He got his man.
:applause:

Sonia

[orleans]

23. the white house is saying fuckhead is going to stay out of it while

the appeal process goes through. so scootie is gonna have his ass in prison for sure!

hee hee. too bad, eh?

[quiet.american]

25. WHAT does Fitzgerald's appt. have to do with Libby's sentence? They were really reaching. n/t

[Missy Vixen]

28. They're trying to argue a point that should have been

argued in September.

If you'd like to read more about what the judge had to say, please go to www.firedoglake.com and the liveblogging. The judge said that the points of the defense failed to meet the proof of the case they were referencing.

Julie
president for life of the PFEB

[quiet.american]

33. Exactly what I was thinking -- talk about desperation. n/t

[WiseButAngrySara]

26. k(pete)nr. Meanwhile in the M.E..... n/t

[WiseButAngrySara]

27. k(pete)nr. Meanwhile in the M.E..... n/t

[King Coal]

30. Poor Libby. I really feel sorry for him.

Nobody understands him. He's really a nice guy. Just ask the sarcasm smilie.

[Gelliebeans]

31. I hear the soup nazi

"No Bail for You"