Valerie Plame has just filed a lawsuit in US District Court against VP Dick Cheney, Karl Rove, and Lewis Libbey claiming that they conspired to ruin her carreer.
The CIA officer whose identity was leaked to reporters sued Vice President Dick Cheney, his former top aide and presidential adviser Karl Rove on Thursday, accusing them and other White House officials of conspiring to destroy her career.
In a lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court, Valerie Plame and her husband, Joseph Wilson, a former U.S. ambassador, accused Cheney, Rove and I. Lewis “Scooter” Libby of revealing Plame’s CIA identity in seeking revenge against Wilson for criticizing the Bush administration’s motives in Iraq.
Rumors of a lawsuit were flying several months ago.
I quoted Ed Lasky in my post about the rumor since he didn’t think it would happen because Wilson/Plame weren’t stupid enough to subject themselves to the rigors of discovery:
Wilson would have to be really dumb to expose himself and his wife to the rigors of discovery in a civil action. I have always wondered how two civil servants were able to afford an expensive home in one of Washington’s finest neighborhoods, for example. Wilson has gotten kid glove treatment from the press. He may just be stupid enough to expose himself to an adversary equipped with subpoena power.
I guess so.
Update: John Podhoretz can ‘t wait:
Oh, thank you, thank you, thank you, Valerie. Because, you see, if the suit is summarily dismissed, she and Joe will be laughingstocks. And if it goes any further, Dick and Karl and Scooter will have the right to do discovery — and then, I believe, Val ‘n’ Joe will reap the whirlwind.
Update II: Greg Tinti at Outside the Beltway comments:
According to Wilsons’ lawyer, “this lawsuit concerns the intentional and malicious exposure by senior officials of the federal government of [Plame].” And, despite the lower burden of proof in a civil case, there still hasn’t been one shred of evidence that indicates an “intentional and malicious” effort by anyone to specifically “out” Plame.
Lorie adds: I think we have a big promotional move here. Has the movie been cast yet? The thought of all the facts coming out in a court of law is something that I find quite delicious, but something I would be surprised to see. This is all about having a forum in which to repeat the Plame-Wilson accusations against the Bush administration. Since they stand in stark contrast to all the facts coming out this week, the mainstream media coverage should be especially interesting to watch. For those who have not been following the story this week, Wizbang has had the best coverage in the blogosphere. See here, here, here, here, here and here for a primer.
URGENT!
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– the unprecedented failure of the US air defense system on the morning of the attacks;
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– the seeming impossibility of official claims with regard to Flight 77;
– the evidence that Flight 93 was shot down;
– contradictions and dubious evidence in the official claims about the alleged hijackers and masterminds, and doubts about their real identities;
– signs that the alleged hijackers enjoyed high-level protection against discovery by honest investigators;
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– suspicious and massive international financial trades suggesting foreknowledge of the attacks;
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– and questions concerning who could have logically expected to derive benefit in the aftermath of a massive attack on the United States.
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Lee, dribbled all over himself and said,
You idiot, you are the one who needs to read it again and maybe get a clue about reading comprehension.
Where, WHERE, in the filing does it say anything about delaying the civil trial until the outcome of the criminal trial? NO WHERE! You are a moron, pure and simple. In fact, the civil complaint is based on supposed evidence that is available currently, or they would not have been able to refer to it as evidence to support their claim. Get an f**king clue, or go back to school and read those books this time, STOP EATING THE COVERS!
They may file a motion to delay the trial until the conclusion of the criminal trial, but that is not a foregone conclusion that can be made now, unless you are troll Lee. The outcome of any motion depends on supporting case law and the feelings of the judge, not some internet troll like you Lee.
Essentially useless . . .
Oh, and just to add . . .
Don’t let facts get in your way Lee, you never have in the past, and you have never been able to support your POV with self same facts.
bwaaaaaaaaa Lee you are entertaining at best. How many “thingies” has the anti-american left try to pin on Busco?
I have totally lost count, since there is so many. from the gay reporter to you name it, you guys have failed over and over and over and over and over again.
live with it
“I think Lee just had a wet dream.
Icky” Posted by: epador.
Ha ha ha ! Lee your a joke. Your good for laughs , that’s about it. HA HA HA!!!
Cheney doesn’t have to do squat. He has to prove NOTHING.
Then again, there’s no “there” there.
Valerie and Joe will rue this day.
Lee:
Let me probe your knowledge of litigation tactics by asking that you answer a few simple questions.
These are true/false questions. Assume for purposes of this exercise that the case gets to the discovery stage.
1. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson will separately have to answer several days worth of questions by attorneys for each of the defendants (Libby, Rove and Cheney)under oath and in front of a court reporter.
2. The questions will be about every allegation in the case.
3. The questioning will take place without any judge present?
4. The questioning will take place after all documents which the Wilsons claim support their case are produced to defendants’ attorneys, including notes and emails they have made about conversations they had regarding the case, and after they have answered questions in writing about evidence supporting each allegation.
5. The questioning may be recorded by videotape, and will be a matter of public record.
On the day that Val and Joe WIlson file a suit for invasion of privacy, violating their freedom of speech and hurting their future employment prospects AND set up a legal FUND!!! They announced a book deal (this time with S&S) and still had time to attend a DNC policy conference.
Is it just me, but a “invasion of privacy, violating their freedom of speech” suit on the day you announce a book deal makes them look like a living and breathing oxymoron.
“…there still hasn’t been one shred of evidence that indicates an “intentional and malicious” effort by anyone to specifically ‘out’ Plame.”– Greg T.
Not so fast, Greg. During the civil trial, we may well get one Chris Matthews testifying under oath that Karl Rove told him this about Valerie Plame:
“She’s fair game.”
To which Ms. Wilson shall reply:
“A game you’ll lose and a game you never should have played!“
I’m looking forward to the trial!
Truth 9/11:
Get help. Quick!
So the whole case boils down to: “she’s fair game.” Oh boy, that’s a “slam dunk” as Ms. Plame’s boss once said.
Oh dear Lord please. Help these poor dumb bastards understand how really stupid they are.
GET RID OF THE TROLL!
This hijacking of threads by ill individuals in intolerable. It means they haven’t an ounce of respect for either the owners of the site or the readers.
I think the White House answer to this suit will be: Bring. It. On.
The Plames will be toast when this is over.
The criminal case is on a totally different track and the civil case will not be held up for the criminal, or vice versa
Wow, you present quite an argument there counselor…
What a dolt – is is because he declares it so — the rest of you “yeah I agree” wads are even worse.
Yes, Lee, it is because you are a dolt, and because I am an attorney, and because the issue is simple if you’re an attorney, or if you care to ask any attorney IN THE FREAKIN UNIVERSE because it is elementary procedure.
Yes, I see Mitchell – as I said – you presented quite the legal argument there: The criminal case is on a totally different track and the civil case will not be held up for the criminal, or vice versa.
Wow, – what insight… the civil case will not be held up because — you said so. You aren’t a lawyer – you’re a shmuck. DavidB presented a stronger argument then you did Shmuck — he’s wrong, but at least he tried.
Aside from a competancy hearing, have you ever been in a court room, Lee
Lee’s been in a padded cell, if that counts?
Lee won’t answer simple true false questions directed to him, proving he is trolling not discussing.
Sorry, Lee. No more attention until you do your homework. Back to school, lad.
Yes, Lee, it’s grown up time now, off with you to Daily Kos or some other place so you can load up on “material.”
vnjagvet – Did you read about depositions off the back of a ceral box, or is this just what you recall happening when you sued Disnyland for giving you a headache while you were riding on the “Wild Toad” ride?
I dont answer questions for trolls. I make fools of them — like Mitchell the lawyer — who declares thing to be as he sees fit.
Lee,
The only person you make a fool of is yourself.
Folks, it’s time to stop feeding this troll. Replying to him only feeds his opportunity to ruin any real discussion.
We wouldn’t try to debate anything at an intelligent level with a delinquent twelve year old, it makes about as much sense to do so with Lee.
For all we know he is just a lonely, misguided kid.
He sure seems to have no real responsibilities judging by all of the time he spends here.
Nothing would piss him off more than being ignored.
I for one will not reply to another comment from Lee.
Lee, every time I think that you could not prove yourself any more stupid, you prove me wrong. But of course without providing any real information, just actions.
It is stunningly obvious that you haven’t the foggiest idea about the legal process, not even a simple notion.
If you are such a legal eagle, please enlighten those of us that you feel are less then informed, about the legal process that will be involved with this case.
I challenge you to do so. So, stand up Lee and produce.
Oh, and please point out where I was wrong. I noticed you made that statement, but as usual provided no substantiating evidence or information
Otherwise shut up, the only one you are making a fool of is yourself.
I agree: no more wasted time posting to Lee.
It’s not worth it.
Here’s an interesting comment (see who after the quote):
–Nicholas Kristoff, New York Times, October 11, 2003
Well here we have it. A little over three hours since the troll’s last post. You’ll notice no doubt the lack of response when called out.
Typical of Lee.
There will be no further response from me as well to this troll. He’s been called out at least three times, by me, to provide some sort of support for the drivel he spews. He has shown time and again that he can not do that. In fact, when called to provide facts to support his point of view, he resorts to calling those who make the request trolls. If that’s not the pot calling the kettle black I don’t know what is.
Lee, your a typical ultra-left wing bed-wetter. Run around, scream and shout, but never provide any substance. Is it any wonder your sort is marginalized?
Poor DavidB – having to check back here every 30 seconds to see if I’ve posted… sad. Very sad.
Regarding your request that I spend my time educating you — get a life, wart. I don’t jump through hoops for trolls.
Why does anyone expect a rational response from Lee. He is
a bomb thrower and nothing else(aside being a complete idiot…
but that is expected of a lefty.)
“Oh dear Lord please. Help these poor dumb bastards understand how really stupid they are.” — Mitchell
Mitchell is so utterly dumb that he talks to the supernatural, and yet has the audacity to call other people stupid. Incredible. Your god ever give you any responses to your requests, Mitchell??? What exactly does your god say to you??? Or is he/she/it perhaps silent on the subject??? Perpetually silent???
In requesting that your god undertake a course of action that you deem best, aren’t you being a just a little bit arrogant, Mitchell??? Do you think you know more than your god does about who exactly your god should help, and just how he/she/it should help these individuals??? Do you, MORON??? And if the answer is no, then your request is completely unnecessary and hence idiotic, right, Mitchell???
Do you have conversations with the Tooth Fairy too, Mitchell???
Well, Mitchell, you further confirm what I have always thought: the smart ones go into science, and many of the dummies wind up in law.
wow. confusing sarcasm with religion. Way to watch point circle your head and fail to land, Herman.
I believe in the Tooth Fairy. ‘Cause in my house, I *am* the Tooth Fairy.
Take some (OK, a lot of) deep breaths and relax, Herman.