Richard J. Williams wrote: > Poor Judy Miller. > And since this is the only reporter who claims Libby brought up Plame, and the only one whose timing of the conversation (July 8th but espectially June 23rd) specifically rebuts Libby's timeline (or at least beyond plausible confusion), it's essential for the Prosecution that she be believed.
Fitzgerald introduced the Op-ed into evidence, how can the Defense not be allowed to question Judy about with whom she talked about it? One of the central themes about the op-ed quickly became who sent Joe Wilson. Because, he said OVP, and the OVP said, "Wait a minute folks, we didn't send anybody!" Then Plame gets ferreted out. Some conspiracy. It was an issue when Kristoff wrote his May article. It was an issue when Pincus wrote his article. It was an issue long before Wilson wrote the op-ed, which didn't say the OVP behested him. Wilson would have been a nobody had he not gotten the information out early that the OVP sent him, knew of his report and ignored to go to war. Maybe Judy Miller has known Plame for a long time and that she was a source for Judy's book "Germs". Since Fitz brought up the book - that was how Judy met Libby, it should be fair game for Wells to ask point blank: "Was Valerie Plame a source for your book?" What's up with that? This would blow away the notion that she first heard of Valerie from Scooter. She knew, prior to Wilson's op-ed, who Wilson was. Who is the only person so far to state under oath they called Wilson to discuss his trip? "No, I might have called that number, but I remember not succeeding." - Judy Miller D'oh! How can you not remember calling a phone number, but remember not succeeding? Question for Ms Miller: Did you know Valerie Plame/Wilson before you met with Mr. Libby?" Judy Miller spent 85 days in jail to protect sources other than Libby and now she can't remember who they are. It's clear that note backed memory improves over time, so Libby can now remember everything. Go figure.
