Holder: "I Will Review That Determination" Not To Prosecute Schlozman

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Holder: "I Will Review That Determination" Not To Prosecute Schlozman
By Zachary Roth - January 15, 2009, 12:19PM

Not that it's likely, but Brad Schlozman may want to hope that Eric Holder's confirmation somehow gets derailed.

That's because Holder just told the Senate Judiciary committee that he wants to reconsider the Bush Justice Department's curious decision not to bring criminal charges against Schlozman, a former top department official who was found by a DOJ investigation to have politicized hiring decisions, then lied about it to Congress in an effort to cover it up.

Asked about the issue moments ago by Sen. Dianne Feinstein -- one of the lawmakers to whom Schlozman was found to have given an untruthful answer during testimony -- Holder declared: "I want to know why the determination was made not to pursue charges."

Here's his answer in full:
I understand that prosecutors in the US attorney's office in DC -- again, just based on the press reports, actually reviewed the report and then made a prosecutive determination.
If I am fortunate enough to be confirmed as Attorney General, I will indicate to you that I will review that determination. I don't know all the facts of the case, but given the findings in the Inspector General's report that are consistent with what you have said, I want to know why the determination was made not to pursue charges, criminal charges.

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http://tpmmuckraker.talkingpointsmemo.com/2009/01/holder_i_will_review_that_determination_not_to_pro.php

more on the Schloz here:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=203x511741

[niyad]

1. that bastard belongs in irons--or in abu ghraib

[mod mom]

2. Prison is going to be fun for him w that high squeaky voice!

[Old and In the Way]

3. I want to know why the determination was made not to pursue charges, criminal charges.

Eric, I think I can point you to the person who can answer your questions: Karl Rove.

[Me.]

4. Excellent

Also the case is being sent to be reviewed by the bar. And while he's at it I hope Holder gerrymanders all those political hires made by Schlotzman

[babylonsister]

5. Rec'd. This I wanted to hear! nt

[DCKit]

6. Arlen's gonna have kittens if Holder gets the confirmation.

I understand the Republic's "opposition for the sake of opposition", but Arlen really seems to have issues with this guy. I would really enjoy hearing the truth and/or why the Republicons are so sketchy on Holder. Given their reservations, I'm sure he's the right guy for the job.

[glitch]

11. Here kitty kitty. :) nt

[Johonny]

7. If he can't bring charges against Schlozman

someone so incredibly guilty, who exactly would you trust him to be able to bring charges against.

[glitch]

8. Very good. nt

[wryter2000]

9. Oh, swoon!

He gets better by the hour. :loveya:

[renate]

10. sweet!

I was afraid that somehow Mukasey's decision was binding. This is great news! :woohoo:

[yodermon]

12. He'll be on the Pardon list no question.n/t

[Gabi Hayes]

13. refresh my memory, please: doesn't the rule of law require

some sort of action be taken for those who lie to congress?

didn't they do something along those lines about ten years ago?

can't put a finger on it, but....