WASHINGTON - Former White House aide I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby says that during the investigation into the leak of a CIA agent‘s identity he was preoccupied with terrorist threats, Iraq ‘s new government and emerging nuclear programs in Iran , Pakistan and North Korea .
A redacted copy of Walton‘s opinion revealed that Libby wants to use 129 classified documents. Walton said Libby could discuss documents that fell on or near key dates in the case, such as when the aide spoke to reporters and investigators.
Walton said he tried to balance national security concerns with Libby‘s right to a fair trial. The judge stressed that pre-approving classified evidence "requires a court to play the role of Johnny Carson‘s character Carnac the Magnificent by requiring it to render rulings before knowing the exact context of how those rulings will coincide with other evidence that has actually been developed at trial."
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Now we know something about Judge Walton. He watched and liked Johnnie Carson like many of us. I hope the attorneys didn't laugh when he made the remark.
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