Last remaining CBS document expert says "CBS is wrong"

The Athens Banner Herald ^ | 9/19/04 | Mooner

[Mooner]

The CBS quotations of Pierce come from a 'Professional Opinion' memo Pierce sent to "60 Minutes" staff on Sept. 14, which was then posted as a PDF document on the CBS News Web site (along with Pierce's home address in the letterhead). But to hear James Pierce tell it, his experience seems to parallel that of James and Will.

This columnist contacted Pierce by telephone Sept. 16. He said he was unable to talk specifically about the work he has been doing for CBS, because - contrary to how CBS News portrays it - he says he has not yet in fact rendered a definitive conclusion on all, or even some, of the documents in question.

According to Pierce, his 'Professional Opinion' letter was only a preliminary opinion, not a final judgment. "They didn't inform me that they were using it for that purpose," Pierce said, referring to the "Professional Opinion" memo. "CBS is wrong."

[Mooner]

On Friday the Kerry Spot on NRO posted key elements of a piece about a telephone interview I had with James J. Pierce, a document expert who stands as one of the few remaining fig leaves that CBS News is using to cover its credibility. But Pierce says he has not yet rendered a final judgment on the Killian memos, and also says CBS gave him "lots more documents", which he is still in the middle of evaluating.

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This really is a great story. But, hate to say it.. but your quote doesn't support the headline. This is really a coup, getting this story and I quoted you yesterday in a couple of threads. So I am definitely a fan.

But folks read this headline like Pierce has thrown up his hands. This isn't the case. He just was annoyed that they posted his ill considered first memo. Clearly he should be growing more embarrassed by the day. The fact that he is still working this.. is very curious.

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