The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) named a special prosecutor to look into alleged misconduct during the time of ex-Attorney Gen. Alberto Gonzales. Gonzales quit from his post over a year ago amid accusations that nine U.S. attorneys were fired due to political motivation.Special Prosecutor Nora Dannehy’s investigation could lead to criminal charges against Gonzales relating to obstruction of justice.
A DOJ report released yesterday blasted Gonzales:
In a report released Monday, the Justice Department's Inspector General detailed "substantial evidence" that partisan politics played a key role in the 2006 "unprecedented removal" of the nine officials.
It also said Gonzales "abdicated his responsibility to safeguard the integrity and independence of the department," Inspector General Glenn Fine's office said.
The 390-page report said Gonzales "bears primary responsibility for the flawed US attorney removal process."
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Sources- The Latin Americanist, BBC News, AFP, washingtonpost.com
I hope he goes down.
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