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Post by HoyaDestroya on Oct 28, 2005 11:45:47 GMT -5
perjury, obstruction of justice, and giving false statements... he has now resigned his position as well.
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Boz
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Post by Boz on Oct 28, 2005 12:46:46 GMT -5
I'm not really engaged in this issue ("if they committed a crime - give 'em the boot, if they didn't, get off their back" is about the extent of my interest), but just out of curiosity, can any of the lawyers on the board explain to me the difference between perjury and making false statements?
Just wondering. . . (you know, in case I'm ever indicted)
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Jack
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Post by Jack on Oct 28, 2005 12:49:57 GMT -5
I am not sure of the specifics in this case, but perjury involves the specific act of lying under oath in a judicial proceeding (eg grand jury investigation). Making false statements can occur when talking to any government agency or official and lying.
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Boz
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Post by Boz on Oct 28, 2005 12:54:03 GMT -5
Thanks, Jack.
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Post by HoyaDestroya on Oct 28, 2005 14:09:45 GMT -5
i think the perjury occured with the testimony before the grand jury and the false statements were in interviews conducted by the FBI.
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Post by StPetersburgHoya (Inactive) on Oct 28, 2005 14:37:13 GMT -5
what exactly does obstruction of justice entail?
Also, I've heard rumors that Fitzgerald might put pressure on Libby to talk about Cheney's involvement - as Cheney might actually be an unindicted co-conspirator at this point. So the indictment could be a means to that end.
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Post by HoyaDestroya on Oct 28, 2005 16:10:36 GMT -5
they couldn't prove consipracy. i think this is done. i know fitz didn't say that, but my gut is that libby takes the fall and that is that.
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