WSJ challenging Fitzgerald's secrecy order

[ProSense]

Secrecy order in CIA leak case challenged by media 50 minutes ago

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A major U.S. media organization on Monday challenged efforts by special counsel Patrick Fitzgerald to keep documents secret in the CIA leak case that involved the Bush administration.

Dow Jones & Co, which publishes The Wall Street Journal and other publications, filed court papers asking Judge Reggie Walton to deny a sweeping motion by Fitzgerald that would bar public disclosure of documents in the case.

The proposed protective order, which was agreed to by Vice President Dick Cheney's chief of staff, Lewis "Scooter" Libby, would cover grand jury transcripts, witness statements and a wide range of other documents involved in the case. Any leaks could result in civil and criminal fines, the order warns.


http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20051115/pl_nm/bush_leak_dc

[longship]

1. Under judge's seal?

Isn't this standard procedure when an investigation is "on-going"?

I dunno. IANAL.

[ProSense]

2. Wouldn't the WSJ know this or are they trying to create a

circus atmosphere around the investigation?

[longship]

3. WSJ is not a circus kind of outfit.

Their new reports are very reliable, probably amongst the best. I can't say the same for their editorial content. If the WSJ is wanting this stuff, it will be to report it accurately.

[ProSense]

5. The WSJ may not be a circus kind of outfit, but that's

exactly what this action would create if approved. They may have another motive. If not, why not just let Fitzgerald do his job?

[longship]

6. Indeed, why not just let Fitz work.

Couldn't have said it better.

[Missy Vixen]

4. He's keeping them secret for a reason

I imagine there will be more about this tomorrow...

Julie