Bush Spares Libby from Prison

President Bush commuted the sentence of former aide Lewis "Scooter" Libby, "sparing him from a 2 1/2-year prison term in the CIA leak case," the New York Times reports.

"Bush left intact a $250,000 fine and two years probation for Libby, according to a senior White House official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the decision had not been announced."

CNN: "A commutation is a total right of the president and it cannot be challenged by any attorney or court. It means that Libby will still have the conviction on his record. Commutations are rarely granted. A pardon is a much more complete eradication of a record which makes it appear as if the person has never been convicted. It's possible that Bush could still grant Libby a full pardon."

Political Insider has President Bush's statement.


July 2, 2007


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