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That is what he told investigators, "I only heard it from reporters, and didn't know it as a matter of fact."

Good grief, get your facts straight. That is not what he told investigators, it is what he told Matt Cooper. His descriptions to investigators about his conversation is accurate. The only real "lie" alleged in the indictment is Libby's testimony about Russert, which is easily explained if Libby confused Russert with Woodward, or Russert is lying himself. (My money is on Russert's lies)

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...which is easily explained if Libby confused Russert with Woodward, or Russert is lying himself. (My money is on Russert's lies)

And why would Russert lie, other than the fact that admitting to telling Libby would destroy Russert's career.

It's not like reporters make a habit of testifying falsely under oath, like Miller forgetting about a meeting for which she later produced notes, or Pincus denying hearing about Plame from Woodward. Or mitchell knowing about Plame before she didn't know.

With paragons of virtue like these in the press, it will be difficult to establish reasonable doubt at a trial.