President George W. Bush on Monday spared former vice presidential aide Lewis ”Scooter” Libby from going to prison for 2 1/2 years for obstructing a CIA leak investigation.| "Go forth, and whatever it was they said you did, don't do it no more." |
”I respect the jury’s verdict. But I have concluded that the prison sentence given to Mr. Libby is excessive,” Bush said in a statement. ”Therefore, I am commuting the portion of Mr. Libby’s sentence that required him to spend thirty months in prison.” | Bush, yet again, is doing the right thing and stating exactly the wrong reasons. My understanding is that the sentence that was imposed was lenient as it applies to the specific charges that Scooter was convicted for. (Note: I think SL's charges and conviction were completely bogus and frivolous) |
”He will remain on probation. The significant fines imposed by the judge will remain in effect,” Bush said. ”The consequences of his felony conviction on his former life as a lawyer, public servant, and private citizen will be long-lasting.” | Money can be raised by supporters. Freedom can't. |
Libby was sentenced to prison for lying and obstructing an investigation into who blew the cover of a CIA officer whose husband criticized the Iraq war. He also received at $250,000 fine and two years probation. |