In another twist, Patrick Fitzgerald, the Special Counsel that convicted Libby, was appointed by then deputy Attorney General James Comey.
Yup, Comey not only selected and appointed Fitzgerald, but as Deputy AG he was ultimately responsible for oversight of the Special Counsel.... i.e., either Comey FAILED to do basic competent oversight of Fitzgerald OR (more likely) Comey knew that Fitzgerald was railroading Scooter Libby and let him do it (may well have instructed him to do it!).
This pardon (totally appropriate and long overdue) is a direct smack in the face for Comey as well as Fitzgerald... and everyone else responsible for that fiasco. It is no accident that it’s being announced today. F.U., James Comey.