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2008-06-28 Home Front: Politix

DOJ to Settle With Scientist Scrutinized in Anthrax Attacks

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Posted by Steve White 2008-06-28 00:00|| || Front Page|| [11126 views ] Top

#1 I don't believe in tactical smear as a law enforcement tactic, but if there was sound foundation, naming a suspect can draw in evidence from the general public. Remember: there is both inculpatory and exculpatory evidence.

Suspects are often named by media. If someone is photograped leaving an FBI building, then journalists have a right to ask why, and if they don't get answers they can speculate. Someone could bring up the Olympic hero who was labeled "The Bubba Bomber." Defamation was obvious in that case, and he was compensated. I heard he became a cop, but died in middle age. He deserved every penny he got.

Posted by McZoid 2008-06-28 01:00|| 2008-06-28 01:00|| Front Page Top

#2 From Wiki -

Richard Jewell v. Cox Enterprises (d.b.a. Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Jewell also sued the Atlanta Journal-Constitution newspaper, which stated Jewell was "an individual with a bizarre employment history and aberrant personality". It also said Jewell "fit the profile of a lone bomber." According to Jewell, the paper's headline, which read FBI suspects 'hero' guard may have planted bomb, "pretty much started the whirlwind".[8]

The Atlanta Journal went as far as to compare Richard Jewell's case to that of serial killer Wayne Williams.[9]

The newspaper was the only defendant that did not settle with Jewell. As of April 2005, the lawsuit remained pending, after having been considered at one time by the Supreme Court of Georgia, and had become an important part of case law regarding whether journalists could be forced to reveal their sources. It was set for trial in January 2008 at the time of Jewell's death, and his attorney said he expected to continue it on behalf of Jewell's estate.[3]

Posted by Procopius2k 2008-06-28 09:30|| 2008-06-28 09:30|| Front Page Top

#3 Hatfill appeared to have been a convenient scapegoat for FBI bungling

Posted by Frank G">Frank G 2008-06-28 10:17|| 2008-06-28 10:17|| Front Page Top

#4 Yep the Fumbling Bunch of Idiots struck an Innocent American Citizen once again. believe me it's a long list..

Posted by RD">RD 2008-06-28 12:34|| 2008-06-28 12:34|| Front Page Top

#5 D.C. Court of Appeals rang the bell, ordering that Locy didnt have to pay the fines while her lawyers fought Waltons contempt ruling.

Not at all surprising for the District, considering Hatfill's background, alleged foreign military and or national service, etc. Hope he buys a palatial home in Bishopscourt and continues his research and work. Fine job once again Bureau.

Posted by Besoeker 2008-06-28 12:55|| 2008-06-28 12:55|| Front Page Top

#6 I seriously don't know, but having read rather extensively about the pro's and cons of the case against Dr. Hatfill, there were just to many "coincidences" for him not to be a "person of interest" in this investigation.

Posted by Col B. Guano (ret.) 2008-06-28 17:49|| 2008-06-28 17:49|| Front Page Top

#7 That was my impression too, Col. FWIW

Posted by lotp 2008-06-28 17:59|| 2008-06-28 17:59|| Front Page Top

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