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Ousted Prosecutor to Hold Presser on Indictments
At 12:15 PM Pacific time, U.S. Attorney Carol Lam will hold a press conference on a "criminal matter," according to a press release.
She's expected to announce the indictment of Kyle "Dusty" Foggo, the former #3 at the CIA, and Brent Wilkes, a defense contractor accused of bribing Duke Cunningham and the prime benefactor of the secret CIA contracts that have landed his best buddy Foggo in trouble.
But there's some added drama in that Lam will holding the presser, since she is one of the seven federal prosecutors forced out by the administration in December. The Wall Street Journal earlier reported that she'd ordered her staff to have Wilkes and Foggo indicted before her last day -- this Thursday.
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Comments (27)
portia.vz wrote on February 13, 2007 1:55 PM:Whoa! I'll bet her staff must be going nuts trying to get everything done on time. And what happens Friday morning? Does the new guy just drop everything?
rdf wrote on February 13, 2007 2:09 PM:Gee, I wonder what she's trying to say...
Wasn't the Saturday Night Massacre by Nixon the beginning of the end?
Dismissing Justice Dept officials because they are getting too close to the malfeasance is never a wise move. It may delay things slightly, but once the people are out of government there is no reason for them to keep quiet.
global citizen wrote on February 13, 2007 2:18 PM:Lam for Attorney General '08 (techically '09).
Joe Buck wrote on February 13, 2007 2:41 PM:It would be easy for the new guy to "drop everything" if, when he takes office, the staff haven't actually issued any indictments yet. He could make them jump through hoops forever without looking obviously dirty. But if he inherits an actual indictment, he has to proceed; dropping charges would probably lead to a congressional investigation. That's why Lam wanted indictments while she is still in office.
KCinDC wrote on February 13, 2007 3:04 PM:Can someone in Congress hire Lam and get her helping with the investigations?
Mimus wrote on February 13, 2007 3:12 PM:Ms. Lam is one savvy prosecutor. I'm certain that's why she got the job. And the reason she's asked to leave.
tekel wrote on February 13, 2007 3:14 PM:Thank you, Ms. Lam! This administration will rue the day it forced out the 7 federal prosecutors.
is anybody watching the presser?
roooth wrote on February 13, 2007 3:19 PM:KCinDC, good ??. I wonder. How does Congress pick special investigators? Cause there are at least seven people out there who would be good picks.
Uncle Don wrote on February 13, 2007 3:23 PM:If, at the imminent press conference, Ms. Lam announces indictments of Foggo and Wilkes, that means that a FEDERAL GRAND JURY has already indicted the two men.
Ms. Lam's replacement, whoever that may be, has not yet been named so far as I know.
A federal judge would have to approve the dismissal of indictments if Ms. Lam's succesor were to seek such dismissal.
Uncle Don wrote on February 13, 2007 3:27 PM:rooth:
Congress does not "pick special investigators" if by that you mean "independent counsels" or "special prosecutors."
Selection of federal prosecutors is entirely the province of the Executive Branch, not the Legislative Branch.
The "independent counsel" law was allowed to expire a few years ago since such prosecutors were selected by judges -- a constitutional no-no.
tekel wrote on February 13, 2007 3:27 PM:Uncle Don- I bet Jay Bybee is willing to dismiss. Torture as the wages of sin and all that... and he's serving a life term on the 9th Circuit.
whack wrote on February 13, 2007 4:11 PM:The Federal prosecutors recently fired by the Bush (mis)Administration would make ideal special prosecutors for Congress to bring on board as the need arises. In the meantime, another Bush appointee taking the "perp" walk.
victoid wrote on February 13, 2007 10:39 PM:Caption: 'Another one bites the Dusty'
The Chicago 7, The Secaucus 7 and now...The US Attorney 7!
Richard L. Adlof wrote on February 14, 2007 12:29 AM:First . . . Thank you Ms Lam for placing yourself out in the open for public scrutiny. I recognize the persona risk and am awed by your patriotism.
Second . . . Have you applied with Congress-person Waxman's office for a job assisting with his committees
WLJ wrote on April 1, 2007 12:19 PM:Carol Lam's professionalism and courage inspires those of us who, though not in headlines, are trying to carry out the public trust day in day out...not an easy task in those agencies where political agendas and selfish financial interests dominate outcomes--often well hidden from public view and public scrutiny.
God Bless America for those who live their lives to her founding values!
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