Clintonista's Indictment Kept Secret for a Year

NewsMax.com ^ | 1/08/05 | Carl Limbacher

[kattracks]

Though Hillary Clinton's former finance chairman David Rosen was actually indicted in 2003, the Bush administration kept it secret till the indictment was unsealed late Friday, a move that spared the former first couple and the Democratic Party significant embarrassment during the height of the 2004 presidential campaign.

"The indictment was handed down more than a year ago," the Los Angeles Times reported Saturday.

Citing "sources familiar with the probe," the Times said the Bush Justice Department decided that any criminal charges would not be made public until after last fall's presidential election for fear they would be seen as a politically tainted vendetta by the Bush Administration."

While under secret federal indictment, Rosen was able to continue working for top Democrats throughout the long presidential campaign, eventually joining the campaign staff of Clinton protege, Gen. Wesley Clark, who launched his own presidential bid on the advice of the former first couple.

The decision to keep the politically awkward indictment under wraps allowed Mr. and Mrs. Clinton to assume high profile roles attacking President Bush on the Iraq war, as well as a whole range of domestic issues, without having to answer questions about their role in Rosen's case.

In Sept. 2003, Mrs. Clinton went so far as to accuse the White House of corruption, saying Bush officials had deliberately covered up unhealthy air quality at Ground Zero in the days after the 9/11 attacks.

In a measure of the extraordinary sensitivity with which Bush officials handled the Clinton-related case, the Times said the Rosen probe was "being directed by federal prosecutors with the Public Integrity Section at the Justice Department's headquarters in Washington, who specialize in this type of case."

Although the 10-page indictment does not indicate whether others, including the Clintons, were suspected of wrongdoing, Justice Department spokesman Bryan Sierra told the Times, "All we can say is that there are no additional subjects at this time."

But a key witness in the case has alleged that Hillary Clinton had guilty knowledge of concealed campaign contributions for an Aug. 12, 2000 fundraiser on behalf of her Senate campaign, which formed the basis for Rosen's indictment.

Hollywood producer Peter Paul, who funded the star-studded Los Angeles gala, has claimed that Mrs. Clinton personally negotiated "the largest payment for the event that I underwrote."

Paul and the his lawfirm Judicial Watch have maintained since 2001 that Mrs. Clinton's Senate campaign deliberately undereported nearly $2 million in in-kind contributions he made to cover expenses for the Aug. 2000 event.

Celebrity fundraiser Aaron Tonken, another key figure in the probe, has also suggested that Mrs. Clinton may face legal trouble because of his testimony about work he did for the former first couple.

In a soon-to-be released book that covers his relationship with the Clintons, Tonken says he handed out checks to "certain pols" that were "illegal." And he personally witnessed a "brown bag" stuffed with cash going "someplace it shouldn't."

In 2002 deposition in an unrelated case, Tonken testified: "I'm a star witness against President and Mrs. Clinton. . . . regarding the fundraising activities that I've done on behalf of the Clintons."

[BIGLOOK]

I don't think so.

• The Marc Rich pardon.
• The oil for food UN scandal
• Sandy Berger
• This latest HRC campaign scandal

  The DOJ has had its hands full after 9-11 but there are plenty of dots out there that are connecting.

  Let's get Rich.

[gogipper]

But its a crime. What's the point of campaign finance reform and laws if they are pursued?

[rodguy911]

Let the weekend begin!

[rodguy911]

It seems like someone else is always falling on their sword for Bubba and his wench, but never them personally.

[F16Fighter]

"All that courtesy is supposed to bless moral recipients with a downpour of humbling anguish. Just doesn't work in this case, Dubya."

Ditto. Especially when the recipients of said courtesy (the Clintons) continue embarrassing and criticizing the man at every opportunity.

[timestax]

ping

[penowa]

Excellent question! If it is because he is such a gentleman compared to the Mafia-type Clintons (with my apologies to the Mafia), I would suggest that this is an excellent way to get killed, i.e. showing up for a gunfight armed with a knife.

[tjg]

"But its a crime. What's the point of campaign finance reform and laws if they are pursued?"

I agree with your sentiment 100%. If the pursuit of justice would actually produce it, I'd say go for it. But it just won't, I beleive. See my post #80 above.

[Robert A Cook PE]

Hell.

ARmed with a knife at the Cltinon's gunfight?

Bush (and/or more likely his Washington-based political "advisors") are showing up to the democrats/media's gunfight armed with a piece of tissue paper to wipe the Clinton's nose when she sneezes.

[F16Fighter]

"However, I don't think it's Bush's job to stop Hillary. That's the job for the next presidnetial race and that candidate whoever he or she it might be. Furthermore, I also think that acheiving his agenda, even in part, will help the next GOP candidate far more than prosectuting Clintonistas in this term."

Hitlery Clinton's influence transcends her mere presense as a Dem Presidential candidate in '08.

She remains a leader of her party, and powerful member of the House Armed Services Committee.

The damage she is capable of wreaking on the country in the meantime will remain substantial (and remember, she STILL has those 900+ FBI files to refer to)

"Justice. That's really the thing that irks us and nobody more that me. I think letting the CLintons of the hook legally is one of the great miscarriages of justice in US history. But americans made is absolutly clear during impeachemnt they didn't want the Clintons to face justice. That's another political reality that is hard to face but I beleive it's true."

Irks us all.

I not so sure any consensus (though I'm not sure there is one) of the citizenry should supercede the prosecution of serious crimes perpetrated by a sitting President while in office, OR OUT of office.(And there are MANY)

One could only come to the conclusion that "deals" were made that have compromised American justice forever.

[Alamo-Girl]

Thanks for the ping!

[Peach]

You know, much as I admire the president's ability to turn the other cheek and his high regard for the office of the presidency, his continuing protection of the Clintons has reached a height that I am not in favor of.

Protecting the Clintons does not further the presidency...it only permits them to continue with their illegal activities and further disgrace Bill's former presidency and her senatorial position.

[Bahbah]

"Methinks he should be ZOTted."

He is a she, just for future reference. :)

[watchin]

The Dems wouldn't HAVE to act similarly, because the MSM would never accuse them of dirty political tricks. The MSM would be far too busy tearing the Republicans to shreds.

In fact, the Dems could MAKE UP something like this about a Republican, and not be accused of the dirty tricks Republicans are accused of for simply telling the truth.

[MeekOneGOP]

How many people think the DemocRATS would have acted similarly, if the situation had been reversed?

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From the article:

Though Hillary Clinton's former finance chairman David Rosen was actually indicted in 2003, the Bush administration kept it secret till the indictment was unsealed late Friday, a move that spared the former first couple and the Democratic Party significant embarrassment during the height of the 2004 presidential campaign.

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The decision to keep the politically awkward indictment under wraps allowed Mr. and Mrs. Clinton to assume high profile roles attacking President Bush on the Iraq war, as well as a whole range of domestic issues, without having to answer questions about their role in Rosen's case.

In Sept. 2003, Mrs. Clinton went so far as to accuse the White House of corruption, saying Bush officials had deliberately covered up unhealthy air quality at Ground Zero in the days after the 9/11 attacks.

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I can't imagine the clintoon's showing Bush the same courtesy he showed them.

November 29, 3003
Hillary to Troops: Support for War Fading
(Click here or on pic)

Thank you, Tom Ridge !:

[kattracks]

You're right but I'm waiting for some real professional spin, not just sniping from the subversive element here!

I believe they have learned well from the professionals.

Notice that there have been few remarks as to the section of the article which is critical to hillary!.

It's as if that part doesn't even exist.

[Grut]

THere is no political profit for the GOP in pursuing this stuff.

I was under the impression that the executive branch is supposed to enforce the law even when it doesn't profit them.

The long delay in presenting the case means that the accused may walk because the DOJ's failure to act promptly (in violation of the 6th Amendment right to a speedy trial) "has injured his ability to present a defense."

[bjs1779]

"But its a crime. What's the point of campaign finance reform and laws if they are pursued?"

They are pursured, but only against the small fries. I'm sure by now that Hillary knows she can get away with anything when the 2008 election comes up.

Al Gore at the temple.

'Chinese Agent' Funneled Buddhist Temple Money to Gore Since 1993 "Maria Hsia, who was convicted ten days ago on five felony counts for her involvement in an illegal 1996 Buddhist temple fund raiser, "acted to conceal temple political donations as early as 1993, according to records and testimony that reveal a more extensive history of temple money laundering than was previously known," according to the Los Angeles Times."

'Chinese Agent' Funneled Buddhist Temple Money to Gore Since 1993

Keeping their friends close. I wonder if Hillary has plans for Buddhist money for the 2008 election?

Saturday, Jan. 1, 2005 12:48 p.m. EST
"Clintons Mum on Tsunami Donation"

"Visiting a Buddhist Temple in Hillside, Queens, the Clintons met with about 30 volunteers coordinating relief efforts for tsunami victims in Sri Lanka."

Clintons Mum on Tsunami Donation

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