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The United States v. I. Lewis Libby
Washington scandals come and go, but the one surrounding the investigation into the leaking of covert CIA operative Valerie Plame’s identity—now in its fourth year—has had unprecedented staying power. In October 2005, when I. Lewis Libby was indicted on five felony counts of making false statements to the FBI, perjury, and obstruction of justice, his trial became the latest chapter in the saga.
Murray Waas, one of today’s finest investigative journalists, has edited and assembled this instant book that covers the trial from start to finish. He combines the trial transcript, pivotal testimony from key witnesses, and his own original, incisive reporting and an over-arching introductory essay. The subject is certainly one with which Waas is intimately he’s done groundbreaking work for the National Journal covering the Plame investigation, as well as the Bush Administration’s use (and misuse) of pre-war intelligence. No one is better qualified, or has done more, to inform the public of these shrouded events than Waas.
Like the published reports from the 9/11 Commission and the Iraq Study Group, this definitive study is sure to become one of the most significant political documents of this Bush era.
Murray Waas, one of today’s finest investigative journalists, has edited and assembled this instant book that covers the trial from start to finish. He combines the trial transcript, pivotal testimony from key witnesses, and his own original, incisive reporting and an over-arching introductory essay. The subject is certainly one with which Waas is intimately he’s done groundbreaking work for the National Journal covering the Plame investigation, as well as the Bush Administration’s use (and misuse) of pre-war intelligence. No one is better qualified, or has done more, to inform the public of these shrouded events than Waas.
Like the published reports from the 9/11 Commission and the Iraq Study Group, this definitive study is sure to become one of the most significant political documents of this Bush era.
608 pages, Paperback
First published June 5, 2007
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February 2, 2025
The organization of the book is fantastic and frankly a funny read now. Wass documented what was, at the time, considered an extraordinary breach of national security. Its also clear that ultimately it was Cheney's doing and Libby is the fall guy. Now how does that compare to a Trump term? Hundreds of CIA informants were killed or compromised. Entire networks of human intelligence sources were dismantled. How about the current? A clear Russian stooge is about to be DNI and have access to every piece of intelligence that flows through the US. What was once considered a major scandal (Libby/Plame) now seems almost quaint in comparison.
I think its worth at least a skim-read to see how upside down the US has become after Darth Vader's time in the White House.
I think its worth at least a skim-read to see how upside down the US has become after Darth Vader's time in the White House.
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