Wilson On Libby

Joe Wilson made the rounds last night, appearing on a string of cable programs.  We'll defer to Keith Olbermann's interview, since it was the first one. Wilson, in my humble observation, comes across as measured in his comments.  Certainly not outwardly gloating over Libby's 4-for-5 conviction rate.

Wilson: My Wife Wept When She Heard The Verdict

Ambassador Joseph Wilson conducted his first post-verdict interview tonight with MSNBC’s Keith Olbermann. Wilson described the reactions of he and his wife to the news, detailed how the CIA is currently holding up the publication of his wife’s book, and explained why the Bush administration should recuse itself from pardon proceedings and leave those decisions [...]

UPDATE: So, how about Libby's sentence?

Scooter Libby's Sentencing Guidelines

Now that Scooter Libby has been convicted of four of five counts, what sentence is he likely to receive? First off, for non-lawyers, the 25 years you hear about are not what he will get. They are the maximum sentence authorized by statute. The maximum sentence for obstruction is 10 years; false statements and perjury, 5 years. In reality, sentences are based on the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines. Until a few years ago when [...]

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