THE BIGGER PICTURE. A general note before delving into the actual Libby trial, which got underway in earnest this morning: The conduct that Scooter Libby is accused of lying about is far from the most consequential of Libby’s many damaging acts in the context of the Iraq war. Libby is not on trial for serving […]
Jeff Lomonaco
Jeff Lomonaco is a professor of political science at the University of Minnesota.
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GUEST STAR OF THE LIBBY TRIAL: CHENEY.
GUEST STAR OF THE LIBBY TRIAL: CHENEY. Jury selection began today in the trial of I. Lewis “Scooter” Libby, former Chief of Staff to Vice President Cheney, on five counts of obstruction of justice, perjury, and false statements. Opening statements are expected early next week. (I’ll be doing a few posts from the trial here […]