U.S. Inspector General may recommend prosecution of departed Attorney General Alberto Gonzales

[dajoki]

Gonzales could be prosecuted, McKay says
By Bill Morlin
Staff writer
October 20, 2007
http://www.spokesmanreview.com/breaking/story.asp?ID=12036

The U.S. Inspector General may recommend criminal prosecution of departed Attorney General Alberto Gonzales at the conclusion of an investigation, possibly as early as next month, the fired former U.S. attorney for Western Washington told a Spokane audience Friday.

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McKay said he was summoned to Washington, D.C., in June and questioned for eight hours about possible reasons for his firing by investigators with the Office of Inspector General, who will forward their final report to Congress.

“My best guess is it will be released sometime next month,’’ and likely will include recommendations for criminal prosecutions of Gonzales and maybe others, McKay said.

Gonzales “lied about” reasons for the firings when questioned under oath in July by the Senate Judiciary Committee and now has hired a lawyer and is refusing to answer questions from the Inspector General, McKay said.

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It was reported last week that Gonzales has now retained a high-profile defense lawyer, and apparently is refusing to answer questions from the Inspector General, which could signify the investigation is nearly complete, McKay said.

[sampsonblk]

1. I would certainly hope so

I don't consider this a victory for many reasons. But Gonzo should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

[dajoki]

4. So he can be...

pardoned by the Decider.

[sampsonblk]

6. The Decider will soon be gone

I'd rather have a conviction and a proper airing of his crimes whether he's pardoned or not. Its not about revenge. Its about us doing what's right for this country.

[dajoki]

8. Of course it is about...

doing what's right. But that means a whole lot more prosecutions, not to mention major changes in policy. And it must start with our own party's lawmakers doing some serious soul searching.

[sampsonblk]

9. Absolutely-nt

[acmavm]

2. That would be the right thing to do. But I won't be holding my

breath.

[Vincardog]

3. I will believe it when the charges are filed and no wet behind the ears prosecutor

[BootinUp]

5. Pretzlenut will just pardon him. n/t

[AtomicKitten]

7. Well I'm glad SOMEBODY is considering prosecuting Gonzales.

This entire administration belongs in jail.

[Supersedeas]

10. I will believe it when I see it -- the President's personal friend will never have a day in court

while Dimson is President -- the Pardon is already written.