Thread: Bush spares Libby from 2 1/2-year prison term!!

Bush spares Libby from 2 1/2-year prison term
President leaves fine, probation intact for convicted ex-White House aide
MSNBC political calendar

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19570081/

JULY 2007


BREAKING NEWS

Updated: 6 minutes ago
WASHINGTON - President Bush commuted the sentence of former aide I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby Monday, sparing him from a 2 1/2-year prison term in the CIA leak case.

Bush left intact a $250,000 fine and two years probation for Libby, according to a senior White House official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the decision had not been announced.

"My decision to commute his prison sentence leaves in place a harsh punishment for Mr. Libby. The reputation he gained through his years of public service and professional work in the legal community is forever damaged," Bush said in a statement. "I respect the jury's verdict. But I have concluded that the prison sentence given to Mr. Libby is excessive

That is first damn thing that Bush has done right. Maybe he has a little bit of conscience left.

[quote="Paige"]That is first damn thing that Bush has done right. Maybe he has a little bit of conscience left.[/quote

The Dems will be short stroking this all over the media. This will further Alienate the GOP from Bush.

Originally Posted by Paige

That is first damn thing that Bush has done right. Maybe he has a little bit of conscience left.

DONT HOLD your breath that this moron has any conscious left
3 law enforcement are in jail for doing their job,
another just reported tio prison last week for adopting his wifes nieces

Bush spares Libby from serving 2½ years in jail
Last Updated: Monday, July 2, 2007 | 6:54 PM ET
CBC News
U.S. President George W. Bush commuted part of Lewis (Scooter) Libby's sentence on Monday, sparing the former White House aide from serving 2½ years in jail for his role in the CIA leak case.

"I respect the jury's verdict, but I have concluded that the prison sentence given to Mr. Libby is excessive," Bush said in a statement issued Monday.

Lewis (Scooter) Libby, right, seen with his lawyer Theodore B. Wells in March, will not have to serve 2½ years in jail.
(Gerald Herbert/Associated Press) "Therefore, I am commuting the portion of Mr. Libby's sentence that required him to spend 30 months in prison."

Bush said Libby will still have to pay a $250,000 US fine and serve two years probation.

"My decision to commute his prison sentence leaves in place a harsh punishment for Mr. Libby," Bush said.

He noted that Libby's wife and young children have "suffered immensely" and Libby's reputation as a public servant and former lawyer has been "forever damaged."

"The consequences of his felony conviction on his former life as a lawyer, public servant and private citizen will be long-lasting," Bush said.

Bush's move came hours after a U.S. federal appeals panel ruled Libby could not delay his prison term.

Libby was the highest-ranking White House official convicted in a government scandal since the Iran-Contra affair two decades ago.

He was convicted in March of lying about what he told reporters regarding CIA operative Valerie Plame, whose identity was leaked in 2003 after her husband Joseph Wilson criticized the Bush administration's Iraq war policies.

Libby was not charged with the leak itself — no one has been charged with leaking Plame's name. He was charged with lying to authorities investigating the leak and obstructing justice.

The U.S. constitution gives the president the power of clemency to be used when deemed warranted. Bush said he believes clemency is appropriate in Libby's case.

With files from the Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/world/story/2007/07/0 ... mmute.html

Well, isn't this interesting.

King George lets Libby off but not Ramos, Compean, et al which are serving time for protecting our country. Libby was convicted of leaking security secrets. Irony or parody, you decide.

Maybe Libby got off because of guilt. I think he is George’s fall guy, the real villain is still standing in the shadows behind George. No wonder so many people jump ship around his hind-ass.

Dixie

Originally Posted by Dixie

Well, isn't this interesting.

King George lets Libby off but not Ramos, Compean, et al which are serving time for protecting our country. Libby was convicted of leaking security secrets. Irony or parody, you decide.

Maybe Libby got off because of guilt. I think he is George’s fall guy, the real villain is still standing in the shadows behind George. No wonder so many people jump ship around his hind-ass.

Dixie

Valid points Dixie.