Fitzgerald must indict Cheney or resign

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Fitzgerald must indict Cheney or resign
Sheldon Drobny
November 21, 2007

Yesterday former White House press secretary Scott McClellan took the sand out of Fitzgerald's face. When Fitz indicted Scooter Libby, he used that famous sports metaphor of "kicking sand in his face" and obstructing the investigation. Fitz has not released any grand jury testimony because that would show that there was no sand in his face despite Libby's perjury and obstruction.

The only conclusion one can make about McClellan's disclosure is that he had already told that to the grand jury. And Fitz's failure to release McClellan's grand jury testimony seals the deal. Furthermore, Fitz did not put either Bush or Cheney under oath. In 2004, Fitz may have owed them some loyalty. Given the recent U.S. Attorney firings, he needs to "come up to the plate" to save his reputation. For his own professional integrity, he should not run out the clock. He must either resign or indict Cheney.

The statute of limitaions is 5 years for federal crimes. I believe that a sitting VP does not have the sovereign immunity that Presidents have. At a minimum, Cheney should be an unindicted coconspirator because there is no doubt that Bush is going to pardon him and many in his administration.

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