Libby Sentenced to 30 Months
U.S. District Judge Reggie Walton imposed a sentence that was significantly greater than the recommendation: 15 to 21 months. As he handed down the sentence, Walton said: "Evidence in this case overwhelmingly indicated Mr. Libby's culpability."
Libby is the highest-ranking White House official to be convicted of a felony since the Reagan-era Iran-Contra scandal.
Libby is appealing the conviction; next week, he will ask to remain out of prison while the appeal moves forward. President Bush could pardon him at any time; final hour pardons are de rigeur as Presidents leave office.
The Washington Post reports that Walton "saw no significant issues on which he believed Libby would prevail on appeal. If the defense does not persuade Walton that Libby should remain free week, Libby probably would report to federal prison authorities in 45 to 60 days."
Background: Libby Defense: Cheney "Authorized" Leak, CIA: Plame Was "Covert", Valerie Plame Timeline.
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Scooter Libby is a traitor. He should be shot, rather than go to jail. His boss ElDuce should be shot along side him.
I hope he gets ‘Bubba the Love Sponge’ as a cellmate… Put this on a plaque for the next time you hear neocons talking about how great everything was when Bush was President.
ed, really get a life. If you do a google search by your post, there’s like 30-40 links that come back. How about you stop spamming every board and actually try pulling your head out and start thinking and original thought.
I’ve got a nice little response for you back at the Monterey Herald. How about you stick to your little world in Issaquah, WA until you’re brave enough to think for yourself
Wow Ed don’t mess with Rob…
He’s part of MC Rove’s crew and
they’re a comin after you…
Yeah, Id say Ed’s response was harsh
Rob… mine was just fine.
Hmm …. I’m not sure any of these comments merits a response.
Rob — any future posts of this nature (an attack on a person who has commented) will be deleted.