Gonzales won't face charges for mishandling info

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http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5hq4GwSJqxtEe4ei185wNpSFwyxFgD92USM1O0

The Justice Department refused to prosecute former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales for improperly — and possibly illegally — storing in his office and home classified information about two of the Bush administration's most sensitive counterterrorism efforts.

Mishandling classified materials violates Justice Department regulations, and removing them from special secure facilities without proper authorization is a misdemeanor crime.

At issue for Gonzales is how and where he stored the sensitive compartmentalized information, or SCI, which is among the most sensitive levels of classified top secret documents and usually concern national security cases. They are supposed to be stored only in special safes or facilities that can be accessed only by certain people with SCI security clearances.

At the Justice Department, however, Gonzales kept the documents in a safe in a fifth-floor office in the attorney general's suite — which is not considered an SCI facility. In 2006, investigators found, the safe was searched by two employees who did not have SCI clearances but who looked through it "document by document" for papers requested through the Freedom of Information Act.

The report also found that Gonzales took some SCI documents — specifically, notes about the surveillance program — to his house in suburban Virginia when he was moving from his secure counsel's office at the White House in early 2005 to the Justice Department.

Although he initially said he believed he kept the documents in a safe at his home, Gonzales later told investigators he did not know the combination of the safe. He said he may have kept the papers in his briefcase and did not always lock it.

In a response to the report, Gonzales' lawyers indicated the former attorney general was merely forgetful or unaware of the proper way to handle the top secret papers.

"Judge Gonzales regrets this lapse," concluded the lawyers' response, written by Gonzales attorney George Terwilliger.

However, Tuesday's report showed Gonzales was briefed on how to properly handle SCI material both while at the White House and at the Justice Department



Gee I wonder if Vinnie will scream about THIS breach of security... like he whines about Sandy Berger....Bet not.

[billvon 3,133]

>Gee I wonder if Vinnie will scream about THIS breach of security . . .

Clinton did it first.

[1969912 0]

So who's "Vinnie"?

"Once we got to the point where twenty/something's needed a place on the corner that changed the oil in their cars we were doomed . . ."
-NickDG

[TheAnvil 0]

I am the SEXIEST JACKASS on dropzone.com. I have sexy JACKASS ears and am the MOST well known and outspoken advocate of the plight of short people against the tyranny of the 'tall man' in this world. Damn the NBA and its advocates straight to fucking HELL! Professional limbo is FAR MORE ENTERTAINING and requires much greater skill.

I digress.

If Gonzales did such a thing I hope he's tried, convicted, and spends some time in the slammer. Such info's not to be mis-handled like that.

How's Sandy Berger since you brought him up there, Jeanne? Has he taken his lie detector test yet?

Vinny the Anvil
Post Traumatic Didn't Make The Lakers Syndrome is REAL
JACKASS POWER!!!!!!

[1969912 0]

Thanks.

"Once we got to the point where twenty/something's needed a place on the corner that changed the oil in their cars we were doomed . . ."
-NickDG

[1969912 0]

Billvon,

Do you want the forum rules to be taken seriously? Gimme a fucking break!

http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=1721938;sb=post_latest_reply;so=ASC;forum_view=forum_view_collapsed;;page=unread#unread

"Once we got to the point where twenty/something's needed a place on the corner that changed the oil in their cars we were doomed . . ."
-NickDG

[TheAnvil 0]

Bill's a greenie for a reason dude...yes, TheAnvil is frequently insulted by many. I don't care. Insinuate I'm a racist, say I insult the folks that work for me, insinuate I'm dumber than dog shit, make short jokes, call me clueless, state I've limited knowledge of this or that - happens frequently and I don't give a rat's arse. It's a sign of sexiness in addition to being the opposite of the truth - and a sign of the defenselessness of the positions held by those doing such things to sweet-and-innocent-Vinny.

I think overall the mod's do a decent job which is quite tough in this forum given the fact that it's an election year. I don't agree with everything they do - one in particular has only done one or two things I actually agree with since I've noticed him here in SC - but all in all to me it's a tough job done pretty well with little thanks.

Vinny's US$0.02.

Now back to our regularly scheduled vicious banter...

Vinny the Anvil
Post Traumatic Didn't Make The Lakers Syndrome is REAL
JACKASS POWER!!!!!!

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He was convicted....


Your scumbag wont even be tried.... shows how you guys take care of your own.. no matter HOW dirty.

REminds me of where these guyys cut their teeth.. under Nixon and Reagun....yeah thats right all that plausible deniability while the dirty tricks boys were working overtime in the basement circumventing the Law.

[TheAnvil 0]

That's not what I asked you. I know he was convicted. I asked you if he'd taken his lie detector test as ordered by the judge.

And in case you missed it, I hope he goes to trial and is found guilty if he did such a thing as has been described.

Vinny the Anvil
Post Traumatic Didn't Make The Lakers Syndrome is REAL
JACKASS POWER!!!!!!

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Billvon,

Do you want the forum rules to be taken seriously? Gimme a fucking break!

http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=1721938;sb=post_latest_reply;so=ASC;forum_view=forum_view_collapsed;;page=unread#unread

Alberto Gonzales is a leftie AND a dz.commer? That's who I thought this thread was about. Then again, Billvon did say "Clinton did it first", so maybe Bill Clinton posts here.

Blues,
Dave

"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!"
(drink Mountain Dew)

[TheAnvil 0]

El Jefe Clintonista is scared to face TheAnvil! He knows his kneecaps aren't up to the challenge!

Vinny the Anvil
Post Traumatic Didn't Make The Lakers Syndrome is REAL
JACKASS POWER!!!!!!

[livendive 8]

Did you say something? You'll have to speak up...we can't hear you at these lofty elevations of 6' plus.

Did I mention I got my creeper falcon (4-pt 4-way) in one run across our short tarmac last year? It included an opposed diamond with me on point, hanging on to the bumper by my heels.

Blues,
Dave

"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!"
(drink Mountain Dew)

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Alberto Gonzales is a leftie AND a dz.commer? That's who I thought this thread was about. Then again, Billvon did say "Clinton did it first", so maybe Bill Clinton posts here.

Didn't you get the memo.. ALL of us here are lefties...according to these..."moderates"

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Whoa! that's badass! The creeper part at any rate.

Hehehehe.

Short power! Short power! Short power! Short power!

Vinny the Anvil
Post Traumatic Didn't Make The Lakers Syndrome is REAL
JACKASS POWER!!!!!!

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Gonzales should play the race card. That'll get the left off of his back.

My wife is hotter than your wife.

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Billvon,

Do you want the forum rules to be taken seriously? Gimme a fucking break!

http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=1721938;sb=post_latest_reply;so=ASC;forum_view=forum_view_collapsed;;page=unread#unread

"If you find yourself starting a thread specifically about another poster... "

Did Bill start a thread about another poster? If so, where is it?

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