Special counsel to lead CIA probe

[WheresWaldo]

The US authorities have named a special counsel to lead an investigation into who leaked the identity of a CIA agent whose husband opposed the Iraq war.

Patrick Fitzgerald, the US Attorney in Chicago, will lead the probe, US Deputy Attorney General James Comey said.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/3358215.stm

This story is finally back. Lets see how deep the rabit hole goes.

[Jazzgirl]

1. I find this very interesting.

I'm surprised it came back but I'm glad. Maybe now it'll get the attention it deserves. I'm trying to find out more about Patrick Fitzgerald. I vaguely remember the name but don't know his loyalties or track record. I just hope the real truth comes out this time.

Jazzgirl

[AngryAmish]

2. Pat Fitzgerald rocks

He inherited, and has continued, the probe that has our former Gov. Ryan indicted. He truly is independent.

[Ivote]

3. Seems like an ok guy

bio on Fitzgerald posted in another thread ill try to find it

[PinkTiger]

4. Robert Novak should be jailed until he talks, like Susan McDougal.

Of course, his rich buddies wouldn't like that.

[Ivote]

5. I think Ifound it

Sorry I dont know how to carry it over hope this works
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WilliamPitt (1000+ posts) Tue Dec-30-03 02:11 PM
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Patrick Fitzgerald resume


Patrick J. Fitzgerald, 40, began his prosecutorial career in 1988 by handling significant drug trafficking cases, and prosecuting major heroin smuggling rings. In 1993 he and another lawyer prosecuted, and won convictions against, John Gambino, a capo of the Gambino Crime Family and three other members of the Gambino Crime Family crew for a variety of charges, including murder and racketeering.

In June of 1994, he became counsel in the prosecution of the "blind sheik," Omar Abdel Rahman and 11 other defendants, who were accused of a seditious conspiracy involving the bombing of the World Trade Center and a plot to bomb the United Nations, the FBI Building in New York, the Lincoln and Holland Tunnels, and to assassinate President Hosni Mubarak of Egypt. The nine-month trial resulted in convictions.

The following year, Fitzgerald was named Co-Chief of the Organized Crime and Terrorism Section of the Office of the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York. Shortly thereafter he became National Security Coordinator for the Office. In these capacities, he was responsible for supervising the investigation and development and prosecution of the case against Osama Bin-Ladin. He was the chief counsel in the prosecution of those alleged to have perpetrated the bombings of the U.S. Embassies in Nairobi, Kenya and Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.

Last week, Patrick Fitzgerald participated in the sentencing of four defendants convicted of participating in the 1998 bombings of the two U.S. Embassies in Africa. Earlier this year, Fitzgerald prosecuted the defendants, securing convictions.

http://www.findarticles.com/cf_dls/m4PRN/2001_Oct_24/79407576/p1/article.jhtml

So I wrote this book...


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My opinion... chiburb Dec-30-03 02:59 PM #1
It's a 1st-class appointment! Padraig18 Dec-30-03 03:02 PM #2
Nice to see you back, Will tom_paine Dec-30-03 03:02 PM #3
It Would Seem Fitzgerald is a Good Guy, HOWEVER Beetwasher Dec-30-03 03:03 PM #4
Can Fitzgerald Be Trusted ? welshTerrier2 Dec-30-03 03:04 PM #5
If Dick Durbin stands behind him Walt Starr Dec-30-03 03:06 PM #
Hey Will - I PM'ed you last night GregD Dec-30-03 03:06 PM #6
Will, I believe there's a mistake in the article Walt Starr Dec-30-03 03:06 PM #7
I know this guy personally KFC Dec-30-03 03:10 PM #8
I'm glad they finally came to their senses... Hippo_Tron Dec-30-03 03:13 PM #9
didn't he once have a gay lover? Beaker Dec-30-03 03:52 PM #10
? chiburb Dec-30-03 04:05 PM #11
it's from an old joke... Beaker Dec-30-03 04:12 PM #12


chiburb (1000+ posts) Tue Dec-30-03 02:59 PM
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1. My opinion...


Fitzgerald is probably the most independent US ATTY to ever serve in Illinois. He just indicted George Ryan (R-Gov.) and most of Ryan's closest pals are already behind bars. I suspect that Rich Daley (D-Emporer) is next for his association with organized crime/city contracts.
Additionally, I believe that his appointment was PUSHED by Sen. Peter Fitzgerald (R-Soon to be retired), and THAT is what cost him Repub support for any reelection bid. Hooray for that, but he did give us this gift of the other Fitz.
Can he be trusted with the Plame investigation? I think YES! Can his superior be trusted? Maybe. It is possible that Justice just doesn't have a dog in this fight, so let the chips fall where they may... especially if the CIA has 'something' on Asscrack.

If you make people think they are thinking, they will love you. If you really make them think, they will hate you...


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Padraig18 (1000+ posts) Tue Dec-30-03 03:02 PM
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2. It's a 1st-class appointment!


I think Asscraft just blinked.

'We stand at Rossa's grave not in sadness, but in exultation of spirit... This is a place of peace sacred to the dead, where men should speak with all charity and all restraint; but I hold it a Christian thing... to hate evil, to hate untruth, to hate oppression, and hating them to strive to overthrow them... while Ireland holds these graves, Ireland unfree, shall never be at peace.'


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tom_paine (1000+ posts) Tue Dec-30-03 03:02 PM
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3. Nice to see you back, Will




"It looks like all McNabb's critics have either gone into hiding or rehab." --Jimmy Johnson


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Beetwasher (1000+ posts) Tue Dec-30-03 03:03 PM
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4. It Would Seem Fitzgerald is a Good Guy, HOWEVER

Edited on Tue Dec-30-03 03:09 PM by Beetwasher
I hope he maintains his integrity. My concerns are as follows:

It's been waaaaay too long since the leak. The investigation didn't start until months after it happened and the special prosecutor wasn't appointed until months after that. In the interim, evidence could have and probably was destroyed, redacted, classified etc, suspects and witnesses have had time to be coached and threatened. Ashcroft had pleanty of time to vet everything and prepare everything for an investigation and fill all the holes. Now, they appoint someone who is seemingly above reproach, but he may have nothing to find, because it's all been cleaned. The admin. can say "see nothing here, we even appointed a special prosecutor!"

Unfortunately, the best Fitz may come up w/ is a case based on hearsay. It would be people in the admin. vs. whatever witnessess he can find, and all they will have is their words. You can't prosecute on hearsay.

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welshTerrier2 (1000+ posts) Tue Dec-30-03 03:04 PM
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5. Can Fitzgerald Be Trusted ?


here's an additional paragraph from the article mr. pitt posted ... it bodes well for fitzgerald's integrity:



<snip>

Senator Fitzgerald expressed his deep appreciation toward his colleague from Illinois, Senator Dick Durbin, for his help in moving Patrick Fitzgerald's nomination through the confirmation process.

<snip>



every time i read the paper them old feelings come on ... we're waist deep in the big muddy and the big fool says to push on - Pete Seeger


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Walt Starr (1000+ posts) Tue Dec-30-03 03:06 PM
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If Dick Durbin stands behind him


then he's okay in my book.

"'I fixed the election in Florida for George Bush" - James Baker III


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GregD (169 posts) Tue Dec-30-03 03:06 PM
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6. Hey Will - I PM'ed you last night


If it's not a bother, would you have a look and reply please?

Thanks,
Greg


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Walt Starr (1000+ posts) Tue Dec-30-03 03:06 PM
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7. Will, I believe there's a mistake in the article


Wasn't he prosecuting John Gotti, the head of the Gambino family, in 1993?

"'I fixed the election in Florida for George Bush" - James Baker III


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KFC (641 posts) Tue Dec-30-03 03:10 PM
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8. I know this guy personally


Can't say I've ever met a more honest person. Fitz is not about politics - he will go after Pubs or Dems, Muslims or Christians. He is a guy you want on your side.




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Hippo_Tron (921 posts) Tue Dec-30-03 03:13 PM
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9. I'm glad they finally came to their senses...


I just wish that they had done this months ago.

"Look, Lois - the two symbols of the Republican Party: an elephant and a big fat white guy who's threatened by change." - Peter Griffin


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Beaker (900 posts) Tue Dec-30-03 03:52 PM
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10. didn't he once have a gay lover?


Gerald Fitzpatrick perhaps?


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chiburb (1000+ posts) Tue Dec-30-03 04:05 PM
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11. ?


.

If you make people think they are thinking, they will love you. If you really make them think, they will hate you...


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Beaker (900 posts) Tue Dec-30-03 04:12 PM
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12. it's from an old joke...


Patrick FitzGerald, and Gerald Fitzpatrick?

think about it a minute...


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