Here is the final Politics.com videolog from Jane Hamsher and Marcy Wheeler. They wrap it up and place the trial into political context, and Marcy mentions the media coverage of the trial.
Interesting to me is that I find the liveblogging of the rial was able to counter the fact that Libby had his own lawyer doing media reports for him. The bloggers countered Barbara Comstock and her spin.
Anyway, there is the videolog. Enjoy.
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Thursday, March 08, 2007
Monday, March 05, 2007
Emptywheel summarizes, then analyzes hints from jury
I haven't considered the various posts on FireDogLake to be worth keeping track of since the jury started deliberating. While I enjoy the stories told by the bloggers, they frankly have very little to do with the outcome of the Libby Trial so they don't seem to me to be germane. The few requests that the jurors have sent out seemed to me to be too little fact wrapped in much too much chaff.
But tonight, Emptywheel summarized the important events that might give some hint regarding how the jury is progressing. So go read it.
The second major block of the post is Emptywheel's analysis of what she thinks the hints might mean. I find her evaluations interesting, but they again don't seem especially germane to the end result. There's just not that much to work on.
So here it is.
But tonight, Emptywheel summarized the important events that might give some hint regarding how the jury is progressing. So go read it.
The second major block of the post is Emptywheel's analysis of what she thinks the hints might mean. I find her evaluations interesting, but they again don't seem especially germane to the end result. There's just not that much to work on.
So here it is.
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Guide to the Wednesday (Feb 21st) Libby Trial Live-blog
This is an index of links to the Firedoglake Libby Trial Liveblogging. I am trying to make it as easy as possible to go read the details of the trial as recorded by Marcy Wheeler [Emptywheel of The Next Hurrah.] Do not refresh any more than necessary, as Firedoglake's server is being hit very frequently. That's why it is so slow to load or sometimes comes back reporting "Unable to Connect."
As before the links are in time sequence with the oldest at the bottom and the newest at the top. The numbered links are the actual live-blogged trial reports. The others are discussion.
When you reach the end of each Firedoglake Libby trial post you will see a place for a credit card or an address to mail a check to. If you are reading this material, there is no money to pay for publishing it except donations or the pockets of Jane Hamsher and the bloggers, none of whom are wealthy. And Jane is delaying the start of her chemotherapy to be in Washington D.C. for this.
Please contribute whatever you can afford.
And if you are teed off (as I am) about how the for-profit news organizations are cutting back on reporters and investigations, this is partly because the newer news media has not figured out how to pay these costs and the older Newspapers and TV are losing revenue they used to get. Go to Frontline (PBS) and check out the series called "News Wars." It explains a lot.
To see all my posts indexing the Liveblog of the Libby trial from Firedoglake, click on the Label "Liveblog" (below.)
It also clearly lays out how our mainstream media has failed us. If you want an extremely clear example of the problem in our media, go read today's column by Glenn Greenwald in Salon. Newsweek's Richard Wolffe describes what a fantastic job the media is doing, and how misunderstood they are by the Bloggers. Glenn then takes his claims and shows the words published by Wolffe himself that demonstrate his lies or psychotic failure to understand the reality of his own failed work.
As before the links are in time sequence with the oldest at the bottom and the newest at the top. The numbered links are the actual live-blogged trial reports. The others are discussion.
When you reach the end of each Firedoglake Libby trial post you will see a place for a credit card or an address to mail a check to. If you are reading this material, there is no money to pay for publishing it except donations or the pockets of Jane Hamsher and the bloggers, none of whom are wealthy. And Jane is delaying the start of her chemotherapy to be in Washington D.C. for this.
Please contribute whatever you can afford.
And if you are teed off (as I am) about how the for-profit news organizations are cutting back on reporters and investigations, this is partly because the newer news media has not figured out how to pay these costs and the older Newspapers and TV are losing revenue they used to get. Go to Frontline (PBS) and check out the series called "News Wars." It explains a lot.
To see all my posts indexing the Liveblog of the Libby trial from Firedoglake, click on the Label "Liveblog" (below.)
- What's it all about, Alfie?
by Jane Hamsher.
This is Wednesday's Politics.com video with Jane and Marcy as they discuss what the trial has been all about, where it might go after, and kick back until the jury comes in. [Added Feb 22, 12:19 PM] - Fitzgerald: "There Is a Cloud Over the Vice President"
By Jason Leopold at Truthout.
[This article restates what Fitzgerald said about the perjury/obstruction of justice charges against Libby to place it into perspective. Libby's lies and obstruction of Fitzgerald's investigation have prevented the investigation from getting into the underlying crime - the outing of Plame at the orders of Cheney and perhaps Bush. This trial is an effort to go deeper, which "Scooter" Libby has prevented. Editor.] - Hey! Guess who snuck into a courtroom!
by Marcy. Discussion. - From Huffington Post - "Missing the Forest for the Trees."
by Jeralyn Merritt. - To the Jury - "The Waiting Game"
by Christie Hardin Smith. - 1. Jury Instructions and Free Form Liveblog
by Marcy [Emptywheel] - Discussion of Prosecution closing - "Wilson's wife wasn't a person but an argument."
by Scarecrow.
It also clearly lays out how our mainstream media has failed us. If you want an extremely clear example of the problem in our media, go read today's column by Glenn Greenwald in Salon. Newsweek's Richard Wolffe describes what a fantastic job the media is doing, and how misunderstood they are by the Bloggers. Glenn then takes his claims and shows the words published by Wolffe himself that demonstrate his lies or psychotic failure to understand the reality of his own failed work.
Friday, February 16, 2007
Guide to the Thursday (Feb 15) Libby Trial Live-blog
This is an index of links to the Firedoglake Libby Trial Liveblogging. I am trying to make it as easy as possible to go read the details of the trial as recorded by Jane Hamsher of Firedog lake. Do not refresh any more than necessary, as Firedoglake's server is being hit very frequently. That's why it is so slow to load or sometimes comes back reporting "Unable to Connect."
As before the links are in time sequence with the oldest at the bottom and the newest at the top. The numbered links are the actual (paraphrased, not verbatum) live-blogged trial reports by EmptyWheel.
To see all my posts indexing the Liveblog of the Libby trial from Firedoglake, click on the Label "Liveblog" (below.)
Deborah(?) Bonamici a Prosecution attorney.
This is all there was today. The trial will reconvene next Tuesday for closing arguments.
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As before the links are in time sequence with the oldest at the bottom and the newest at the top. The numbered links are the actual (paraphrased, not verbatum) live-blogged trial reports by EmptyWheel.
To see all my posts indexing the Liveblog of the Libby trial from Firedoglake, click on the Label "Liveblog" (below.)
- Some comments, then Jane Hamsher and Marcy Wheeler in the daily Politics TV segment explaining what happened today and where it is going.
- 1. Lawyers wrangling over Jury Instructions Part One.
Deborah(?) Bonamici a Prosecution attorney.
This is all there was today. The trial will reconvene next Tuesday for closing arguments.
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Thursday, February 15, 2007
Guide to the Wednesday (Feb 14) Libby Trial Live-blog
This is an index of links to the Firedoglake Libby Trial Liveblogging. I am trying to make it as easy as possible to go read the details of the trial as recorded by Marcy Wheeler of Firedog lake (and the Next Hurrah.) Do not refresh any more than necessary, as Firedoglake's server is being hit very frequently. That's why it is so slow to load or sometimes comes back reporting "Unable to Connect."
As before the links are in time sequence with the oldest at the bottom and the newest at the top. The numbered links are the actual (paraphrased, not verbatum) live-blogged trial reports by EmptyWheel.
To see all my posts indexing the Liveblog of the Libby trial from Firedoglake, click on the Label "Liveblog" (below.)
Craig Schmall a CIA briefer who had briefed "Scooter" Libby. He was previously called by the prosecution and now is being called for the defense to provide testimony on a different subject.
Fuhrman An FBI Section Chief. He, with others, interviewed Addington July 12, 2004, and Furman prepared the report from which a part of the stipulated information was taken.
John Cline An attorney for the Defense. Reads some of the stipulated data given to the jury.
Jenny Mayfield Jeffress (D) read three articles from her files as part of the stipulation. Jenny Mayfield was Libby's personal assistant during leak week.
Former Inspector John Eckenrode Special Agent in FBI in charge of the investigation concerning possible unauthorized disclosure of Plame's affiliation with CIA. He spoke to Tim Russert by phone on Nov 14 and Nov 24, and wrote reports to record the information Russert provided.
Stipulation An agreement between parties to a court action that a certain fact or set of facts is (are) true or uncontested. The stipulation must be in writing unless it or they are part of the court record
As before the links are in time sequence with the oldest at the bottom and the newest at the top. The numbered links are the actual (paraphrased, not verbatum) live-blogged trial reports by EmptyWheel.
To see all my posts indexing the Liveblog of the Libby trial from Firedoglake, click on the Label "Liveblog" (below.)
- Lawrence O'Donnel (Bio) announces that Libby will be found guilty. Also at Huffington Post.
- Jane Hamsher provides a discussion of the trial at Huffington Post.
- Jeralyn Merritt discusses the trial after both sides rest.
From Huffington Post. - Marcy Wheeler speculates on why various witnesses were not called.
- Jane Hamsher, Jeralyn Merritt and Marcy Wheeler provide the day's wrap-up on U-Tube.
Excellent review of the last day of testimony and what the prosecution and defense teams need to do next. - Swopa discusses "Libby's state of mind" at the time of the leak and the Defense tactics during the presentations to the jury.
- Jane Hamsher provides information on jury valentines day dress.
It appears interesting that one cantankerous juror did not go along with the rest. - 3. One last stipulation from the Defense.
Defense rests. Ms. Kedian reads one stipulation into the record for the prosecution. - 2. Craig Schmall was to have testified for the Defense. His testimony and that of others is instead given to thejury in the form of "stipulation" between prosecution and defense attorneys.
- 1. More tedious legal arguments before witnesses are called.
Beginning of Marcy Wheeler's liveblog of today's trial events. Fitzgerald (Prosecution), Jeffress (Defense) and Walton (the Judge.) - St. Regis by Morning Christie Hardin Smith's introduction to the liveblogging of Feb 14.
Craig Schmall a CIA briefer who had briefed "Scooter" Libby. He was previously called by the prosecution and now is being called for the defense to provide testimony on a different subject.
Fuhrman An FBI Section Chief. He, with others, interviewed Addington July 12, 2004, and Furman prepared the report from which a part of the stipulated information was taken.
John Cline An attorney for the Defense. Reads some of the stipulated data given to the jury.
Jenny Mayfield Jeffress (D) read three articles from her files as part of the stipulation. Jenny Mayfield was Libby's personal assistant during leak week.
Former Inspector John Eckenrode Special Agent in FBI in charge of the investigation concerning possible unauthorized disclosure of Plame's affiliation with CIA. He spoke to Tim Russert by phone on Nov 14 and Nov 24, and wrote reports to record the information Russert provided.
Stipulation An agreement between parties to a court action that a certain fact or set of facts is (are) true or uncontested. The stipulation must be in writing unless it or they are part of the court record
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Guide to the Tuesday (Feb 13) Libby Trial Live-blog
This is an index of links to the Firedoglake Libby Trial Liveblogging. I am trying to make it as easy as possible to go read the details of the trial as recorded by Jane Hamsher of Firedog lake. Do not refresh any more than necessary, as Firedoglake's server is being hit very frequently. That's why it is so slow to load or sometimes comes back reporting "Unable to Connect."
As before the links are in time sequence with the oldest at the bottom and the newest at the top. The numbered links are the actual (paraphrased, not verbatum) live-blogged trial reports by EmptyWheel.
To see all my posts indexing the Liveblog of the Libby trial from Firedoglake, click on the Label "Liveblog" (below.)
Jill Abramson was an editor (not the main one) to Judy Miller at the New York Times.
John Hannah Works at Office of the Vice President, currently VP's NSA. Advising VP on all matters concerning national security and foreign policy.
Jim Marcinkowski former CIA agent who has been publicly outspoken against the outing of Valerie Plame.
As before the links are in time sequence with the oldest at the bottom and the newest at the top. The numbered links are the actual (paraphrased, not verbatum) live-blogged trial reports by EmptyWheel.
To see all my posts indexing the Liveblog of the Libby trial from Firedoglake, click on the Label "Liveblog" (below.)
- Jeralyn Merritt (of TalkLeft) further discusses status of the Libby trial at Huffington Post.
- Jeralyn Merritt (of TalkLeft) discusses status of the Libby trial at Huffington Post.
- Emptywheel (Marcy Wheeler) discusses the day at The Next Hurrah and offers the same U-tube presentation as below. The Defense rests tomorrow.
- U-Tube discussion of today and tomorrow, and Jane Hamsher discusses the case.
The Defense has announced that neither Libby nor Cheney will be called as witnesses. Hannah is as close as we get. Defense has three CIA briefers and then will rest tomorrow. - Jim Marcinkowski discusses the case.
- Jury sent home due to snowstorm. Tedious legal arguments here.
- 3. John Hannah (TYOI) - Part Two.
Cline (C) continues questioning for the Defense, then Fitzgerald (F) begins cross examination. - 2. Defense calls John Hannah - Part one. Cline for the defense, Hannah called "The Year of Iran. (TOYI)"
The name "the Year of Iran is explained in Marcy Wheeler's book "The Anatomy of Deceit." See my blog sidebar for the book. - 1. Jill Abramson (JA) called. Jeffress (J) questioning. Bonamici had a single question.
- Christy Hardin Smith discusses which witnesses the Libby team are not calling after all - and why.
Jill Abramson was an editor (not the main one) to Judy Miller at the New York Times.
John Hannah Works at Office of the Vice President, currently VP's NSA. Advising VP on all matters concerning national security and foreign policy.
Jim Marcinkowski former CIA agent who has been publicly outspoken against the outing of Valerie Plame.
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Guide to the Monday (Feb 12) Libby Trial Live-blog
This is an index of links to the Firedoglake Libby Trial Liveblogging. I am trying to make it as easy as possible to go read the details of the trial as recorded by Jane Hamsher of Firedog lake. Do not refresh any more than necessary, as Firedoglake's server is being hit very frequently. That's why it is so slow to load or sometimes comes back reporting "Unable to Connect."
As before the links are in time sequence with the oldest at the bottom and the newest at the top. The numbered links are the actual (paraphrased, not verbatum) live-blogged trial reports by EmptyWheel.
To see all my posts indexing the Liveblog of the Libby trial from Firedoglake, click on the Label "Liveblog" (below.)
As before the links are in time sequence with the oldest at the bottom and the newest at the top. The numbered links are the actual (paraphrased, not verbatum) live-blogged trial reports by EmptyWheel.
To see all my posts indexing the Liveblog of the Libby trial from Firedoglake, click on the Label "Liveblog" (below.)
- Jeralyn Merritt (of www.Talkleft.com) discusses the trial at Huffington Post.
- Jane Hamsher discusses today at the trial over at Huffington Post.
- Politics TV of the day, further discussion of case.
- Glenn Kessler (GK) questioned by unknown Defense Atty (D), Fitz crosses - Evan Thomas (ET) questioned by Jeffress (J), no cross - Carl Ford (CF) previously at DoS questioned by new unk defense atty (D is reused), short cross by Zeidenberg (Z) - legal wranglng on memory defense.
- Robert Novak (RN) cross examined by Fitzgerald (F) - Part two.
- Robert Novak (RN) questioned by Wells (W) - Part one.
- David Sanger (DS) questioned by Jeffress (J), cross examined by Fitzgerald (F) - Part one.
- Bob Woodward (BW) questioned by Jeffress (J), cross examined by Fitzgerald (F) - Part one.
- Walter Pincus (WP) questioned by Jeffress (J) for the defense, cross-examined by Fitzgerald (F) for the prosecution - Part one.
- Early morning legal wrangling.
The prosecution rested last Thursday, so these are defense witnesses.
Guide to the Wednesday (Feb 7) Libby Trial Live-blog
This is an index of links to the Firedoglake Libby Trial Liveblogging. I am trying to make it as easy as possible to go read the details of the trial as recorded by Jane Hamsher of Firedog lake. Do not refresh any more than necessary, as Firedoglake's server is being hit very frequently. That's why it is so slow to load or sometimes comes back reporting "Unable to Connect."
As before the links are in time sequence with the oldest at the bottom and the newest at the top. The numbered links are the actual (paraphrased, not verbatum) live-blogged trial reports by Swopa.
To see all my posts indexing the Liveblog of the Libby trial from Firedoglake, click on the Label "Liveblog" (below.)
As before the links are in time sequence with the oldest at the bottom and the newest at the top. The numbered links are the actual (paraphrased, not verbatum) live-blogged trial reports by Swopa.
To see all my posts indexing the Liveblog of the Libby trial from Firedoglake, click on the Label "Liveblog" (below.)
- Wells (W) Cross examines Tim Russert (T) - Part two.
- Fitzgerald (F) questions Tim Russert (T) - Part one.
Russert is the highlight of the case for the Prosecution. - Liveblog of tape of Libby's grand jury testimony - Part eight.
- Livegblog of tape of Libby's grand jury testimony - Part seven.
- Livegblog of tape of Libby's grand jury testimony - Part six.
Guide to the Tuesday (Feb 6) Libby Trial Live-blog
This is an index of links to the Firedoglake Libby Trial Liveblogging. I am trying to make it as easy as possible to go read the details of the trial as recorded by Jane Hamsher of Firedog lake. Do not refresh any more than necessary, as Firedoglake's server is being hit very frequently. That's why it is so slow to load or sometimes comes back reporting "Unable to Connect."
As before the links are in time sequence with the oldest at the bottom and the newest at the top. The numbered links are the actual (paraphrased, not verbatum) live-blogged trial reports by Swopa.
To see all my posts indexing the Liveblog of the Libby trial from Firedoglake, click on the Label "Liveblog" (below.)
As before the links are in time sequence with the oldest at the bottom and the newest at the top. The numbered links are the actual (paraphrased, not verbatum) live-blogged trial reports by Swopa.
To see all my posts indexing the Liveblog of the Libby trial from Firedoglake, click on the Label "Liveblog" (below.)
Friday, February 02, 2007
Guide to the Tuesday (Jan 23) Libby Trial Live Blog
Guide to the Tuesday (Jan23) Libby Trial Live-blog
This is the first day of the actual trial, at which time I had not yet begun to index the Firedoglake Liveblogs. This is an index of links to the Firedoglake Libby Trial Liveblogging. I am trying to make it as easy as possible to go read the details of the trial as recorded by Marcy Wheeler (EmptyWheel) of Firedog lake. Do not refresh any more than necessary, as Firedoglake's server is being hit very frequently. That's why it is so slow to load or sometimes comes back reporting "Unable to Connect."
As before the links are in time sequence with the oldest at the bottom and the newest at the top. The numbered links are the actual (paraphrased, not verbatum) live-blogged trial reports by EmptyWheel. In this case it is the opening statements from Fitzgerald (the Prosecutor) and from Wells (the Defense.)
To see all my posts indexing the Liveblog of the Libby trial from Firedoglake, click on the Label "Liveblog" (below.)
This is the first day of the actual trial, at which time I had not yet begun to index the Firedoglake Liveblogs. This is an index of links to the Firedoglake Libby Trial Liveblogging. I am trying to make it as easy as possible to go read the details of the trial as recorded by Marcy Wheeler (EmptyWheel) of Firedog lake. Do not refresh any more than necessary, as Firedoglake's server is being hit very frequently. That's why it is so slow to load or sometimes comes back reporting "Unable to Connect."
As before the links are in time sequence with the oldest at the bottom and the newest at the top. The numbered links are the actual (paraphrased, not verbatum) live-blogged trial reports by EmptyWheel. In this case it is the opening statements from Fitzgerald (the Prosecutor) and from Wells (the Defense.)
To see all my posts indexing the Liveblog of the Libby trial from Firedoglake, click on the Label "Liveblog" (below.)
- Discussion of Openings And On To Witnesses by Christie Hardin Smith.
- Back At The House by Christie Hardin Smity.
- Other issues.
- 3. Wells’ Opening Statement, Part Two
- 2. Well’s Opening Statement, Part One
- 1. Fitzgeralds' Opening Statement.
- Jury Instructions. The charges against "Scooter" Libby are presented here, along with the elements of proof which must be established to proove each charge.
- Good Morning from D.C. by Christie Hardin Smith.
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Guide to the Wednesday (Jan 31) Libby Trial Live-blog
This is an index to the Firedoglake Libby Trial Liveblogging. I am trying to make it as easy as possible to go read the details of the trial as recorded by Marcy Wheeler (EmptyWheel) of Firedog lake. Do not refresh any more than necessary, as Firedoglake's server is being hit very frequently. That's why it is so slow to load or sometimes comes back reporting "Unable to Connect."
As before the links are in time sequence with the oldest at the bottom and the newest at the top. The numbered links are the actual (paraphrased, not verbatum) live-blogged trial reports by EmptyWheel.
To see all my posts indexing the Liveblog of the Libby trial from Firedoglake, click on the Label "Liveblog" (below.)
This is a partial listing so far. I will add new links as they come available today.
Judy Miller See Biography.
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As before the links are in time sequence with the oldest at the bottom and the newest at the top. The numbered links are the actual (paraphrased, not verbatum) live-blogged trial reports by EmptyWheel.
To see all my posts indexing the Liveblog of the Libby trial from Firedoglake, click on the Label "Liveblog" (below.)
This is a partial listing so far. I will add new links as they come available today.
- Who will deliver for Fitzgerald? by Jeralyn Merrit.
- Granita, Anyone? by Jane Hamsher.
- 5. Questioning Matt Cooper, Part Three.
- 4. Questioning Matt Cooper Part Two.
- Lunchtime Treats a-la-Libby by Christie Hardin Smith.
- 3. Questioning Matt Cooper, Part One.
- 2. Questioning Judy Miller Part Five.
- 1. Questioning Judy Miller Part four.
Judy Miller See Biography.
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Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Guide to the Tuesday (Jan 30) Libby Trial Live-blog
This is an index to the Firedoglake Libby Trial Liveblogging. I am trying to make it as easy as possible to go read the details of the trial as recorded by Marcy Wheeler (EmptyWheel) of Firedog lake.
As before the links are in time sequence with the oldest at the bottom and the newest at the top. The numbered links are the actual (paraphrased, not verbatum) live-blogged trial reports by EmptyWheel.
To see all my posts indexing the Liveblog of the Libby trial from Firedoglake, click on the Label "Liveblog" (below.)
Miller, Judy See Biography.
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As before the links are in time sequence with the oldest at the bottom and the newest at the top. The numbered links are the actual (paraphrased, not verbatum) live-blogged trial reports by EmptyWheel.
To see all my posts indexing the Liveblog of the Libby trial from Firedoglake, click on the Label "Liveblog" (below.)
- Here is a handwritten note regarding Bush and McClellan. Did the President direct Scotty what to do here? Look at this handwritten note very carefully.
- Marcy and Jeralyn wrap up the day.
- Judy Miller's Note-Triggered Memories. Comment.
- 6. Questioning Judy Part Three
- 5. Questioning Judy Part Two.
- 4. Questioning Judy Part One.
- 3. Questioning David Addington Part Four.
- Lights Camera... Noon Update by Christie Hardin Smith
- 2. Questioning David Addington Part Three.
- 1. Questioning David Addington Part Two.
- The Public's Dilemma - Judy Miller and Reporter's Privilege by Christie Hardin Smith.
Miller, Judy See Biography.
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Monday, January 29, 2007
Guide to the Monday (Jan 29) Libby Trial Live-blog
Again, the links are in time sequence with the oldest at the bottom and the newest at the top. The numbered links are the actual (paraphrased, not verbatum) live-blogged trial reports by Marcy Wheeler (EmptyWheel.)
To see all my posts indexing the Liveblog of the Libby trial from Firedoglake, click on the Label "Liveblog" (below.)
Bartlett, Dan Counselor to President Bush, see bio.
William (Bill) Jeffress the Defense Lawyer cross examining Cathie Martin.
Cathie Martin Cheney's press secretary during the period when Novak was told the classified information that Valerie Plame was a CIA agent and published it.
Walton, Reggie B., Federal Judge. See Biography.
Addington, David S. See Biography. David Addington is the principle theorist of the so-called Unitary Executive in which he theorized that the President as Commander-in-Chief during wartime cannot be restricted by other branches of government. [This according to Marcy Wheeler.]
Ted Wells is an attorney for "Scooter" Libby.
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To see all my posts indexing the Liveblog of the Libby trial from Firedoglake, click on the Label "Liveblog" (below.)
- Summary for the day by Jeralyn Merrit and Marcy Wheeler (A lovely PhD and a gorgeous lawyer.)
- Summary/Discussion by Christie Hardin Smith.
- 5. David Addington questioned Part One.
- 4. Ari Fleisher questioned, Part Three
- 3. Ari Fleisher questioned, Part Two
- A Peek inside the Media Circus (Christie Hardin Smith.)
- 2. Ari Fleisher questioned, Part One.
- 1. Cathie Martin questioned, Part four.
Note: "W" changes from Walton to Wells after the Sidebar is over and when cross examination begins. - Libby Trial Legal Primer: Hearsay by Looseheadprop
Bartlett, Dan Counselor to President Bush, see bio.
William (Bill) Jeffress the Defense Lawyer cross examining Cathie Martin.
Cathie Martin Cheney's press secretary during the period when Novak was told the classified information that Valerie Plame was a CIA agent and published it.
Walton, Reggie B., Federal Judge. See Biography.
Addington, David S. See Biography. David Addington is the principle theorist of the so-called Unitary Executive in which he theorized that the President as Commander-in-Chief during wartime cannot be restricted by other branches of government. [This according to Marcy Wheeler.]
Ted Wells is an attorney for "Scooter" Libby.
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Friday, January 26, 2007
Guide to theThursday Libby Trial Live-blog
I'm running a little late on this, but here it is. Again, the links are in time sequence with the oldest at the bottom and the newest at the top. The numbered links are the actual (paraphrased, not verbatum) live-blogged trial reports by Marcy Wheeler (EmptyWheel.)
To see all my posts indexing the Liveblog of the Libby trial from Firedoglake, click on the Label "Liveblog" (below.)
Cathie Martin Cheney's press secretary during the period when Novak was told the classified information that Valerie Plame was a CIA agent and published it. Martin had replaced Mary Matelin when she left the job.
Addendum 7:22 PM same day.
Jeralyn Merrit of TalkLeft provides a discussion of what she considered the key things that she noticed in the Thursday Libby Trial proceedings.
If you haven't read her blog, you should. She is a defense attorney who writes quite well, and almost invariably offers interesting subjects. In the case of the Libby trial, she provides expert insights into what Fitzgerald seems to be doing. This article is an excellent set of insights into what went on in the Trial on Thursday. Don't miss it.
To see all my posts indexing the Liveblog of the Libby trial from Firedoglake, click on the Label "Liveblog" (below.)
- If It’s Sunday, It’s Meet The Veep’s Agenda? by Christie Hardin Smith. This article points out how the trial testimony from Cathie Martin shows the White House manipulated the Press. Tim Russert of Meet the Press was one of their best "platforms" for getting out their message with little distortion by the media itself.
- The SF-312, Motive, Opportunity And Intent by Christie Hardin Smith "The SF 312 provides a wealth of information to anyone granted a high level security clearance, including criminal laws and penalties for violating the security agreement, what constitutes an improper release of information, and what procedures are to be followed in dealing with classified information."
- Reflecting on What We’ve Learned (1/25)… by SWOPA
- Commentary on the trial so far by Christie Hardin Smith
- 4. Cathie Martin questioned, Part Three.
- 3. Cathie Martin questioned, Part Two.
- 2. Cathie Martin questioned, Part one.
- 1. Craig Schmall questioned, Part Two.
- Morning Cuppa - Intro to Thursday, Jan 25, 2007
Cathie Martin Cheney's press secretary during the period when Novak was told the classified information that Valerie Plame was a CIA agent and published it. Martin had replaced Mary Matelin when she left the job.
Addendum 7:22 PM same day.
Jeralyn Merrit of TalkLeft provides a discussion of what she considered the key things that she noticed in the Thursday Libby Trial proceedings.
If you haven't read her blog, you should. She is a defense attorney who writes quite well, and almost invariably offers interesting subjects. In the case of the Libby trial, she provides expert insights into what Fitzgerald seems to be doing. This article is an excellent set of insights into what went on in the Trial on Thursday. Don't miss it.
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Wednesday's Libby Trial live-blog
This is the second day of the Libby trial, and Marcie Wheeler (Emptywheel) continues to live-blog the activities. Once again I am providing links the reports on FireDogLake, as I did yesterday. Again, the last blog is shown first in the list below. Numbered items are actual trial reporting. The rest are summaries or discussions.
To see all my posts indexing the Liveblog of the Libby trial from Firedoglake, click on the Label "Liveblog" (below.)
Robert Grenier was a Deputy Director at the CIA during this time frame, working under John McLaughlin. See Items #2 and #3 above.
William (Bill)Jeffress the Defense Lawyer cross examining Robert Grenier. See Items #2 and #3 above.
Ted Wells is an attorney for "Scooter" Libby.
Craig Schmall is a CIA manager in the Directorate of Intelligence. He was the morning intelligence briefer for Libby from Summer 2002 until Fall 2003, then became Cheney's morning intelligence briefer until May 2004, see item #4.
Patrick Fitzgerald The special prosecutor did the direct examination of Schmall. See item #4.
John Cline did the Cross examination of Schmall for the Defense. See item #4.
Cross Examination the opportunity for the attorney for one party to ask questions in court of a witness who has testified in a trial on behalf of the opposing party. The questions on cross-examination are limited to the subjects covered in the direct examination of the witness, but the attorney may ask leading questions, in which he or she is allowed to suggest answers or put words in the witness's mouth.
Direct examination The initial questioning of a party or witness by the side that called him or her to testify. The major purpose of direct examination is to explain your version of events to the judge or jury and to undercut your adversary's version. Good direct examination seeks to prove all facts necessary to satisfy the prosecution's legal claims or causes of action.
David Corn provides an excellant summation for the day.
To see all my posts indexing the Liveblog of the Libby trial from Firedoglake, click on the Label "Liveblog" (below.)
- Wednesday trial summary by Christie Hardin Smith
- Reflecting on What We’ve Learned (1/24)… by SWOPA
- 4. Craig Schmall is questioned
- 3. Robert Grenier, Two
- Understanding the Libby-Rove Head Fake by SWOPA
- 2. Robert Grenier Testimony, One
- 1. Wells Cross examines Grossman
- Morning Cuppa - Intro to today
Robert Grenier was a Deputy Director at the CIA during this time frame, working under John McLaughlin. See Items #2 and #3 above.
William (Bill)Jeffress the Defense Lawyer cross examining Robert Grenier. See Items #2 and #3 above.
Ted Wells is an attorney for "Scooter" Libby.
Craig Schmall is a CIA manager in the Directorate of Intelligence. He was the morning intelligence briefer for Libby from Summer 2002 until Fall 2003, then became Cheney's morning intelligence briefer until May 2004, see item #4.
Patrick Fitzgerald The special prosecutor did the direct examination of Schmall. See item #4.
John Cline did the Cross examination of Schmall for the Defense. See item #4.
Cross Examination the opportunity for the attorney for one party to ask questions in court of a witness who has testified in a trial on behalf of the opposing party. The questions on cross-examination are limited to the subjects covered in the direct examination of the witness, but the attorney may ask leading questions, in which he or she is allowed to suggest answers or put words in the witness's mouth.
Direct examination The initial questioning of a party or witness by the side that called him or her to testify. The major purpose of direct examination is to explain your version of events to the judge or jury and to undercut your adversary's version. Good direct examination seeks to prove all facts necessary to satisfy the prosecution's legal claims or causes of action.
David Corn provides an excellant summation for the day.
There were no bombshells today. It was hours of tough legal slogging. Fitzgerald is trying to create a chronology using witnesses who have--as most witnesses do--imperfect memories. Put enough of them together--and he's not done yet--and he could have a case. Libby's lawyers are doing what all defense attorneys do: raise doubts about the memories and motives of the prosecution witnesses. They landed a few blows. But Fitzgerald has more witnesses coming. After Schmall, the next scheduled witness is Cathie Martin, who was a spokesperson for Cheney. She was, in a way, a witness to the Grenier-Libby conversation and also spoke with Libby and Cheney several times about the Wilson affair. She was involved in the damage-control operation mounted in response to Joseph Wilson's revelations. Might she have a better memory than the initial witnesses?More tomorrow.
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