DoJ official to take the 5th
DOJ official won’t testify about firings
WASHINGTON – A senior aide to Attorney General Alberto Gonzales has decided against testifying before lawmakers about her role in the ousters of eight federal prosecutors, the latest flare-up in the controversy surrounding the Justice Department.
“The American people are left to wonder what conduct is at the base of Ms. Goodling’s concern that she may incriminate herself in connection with criminal charges if she appears before the committee under oath,” said Senate Judiciary Chairman Patrick Leahy, D-Vt.</em>
Indeed we do. My, it’s fun watching this train wreck.