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'''Irve Lewis "Scooter" Libby Jr.''' is a former deputy Secretary of Defense, Chief of Staff, National Security Advisor and private Attorney to Vice President [[Dick Cheney]].  

'''Irve Lewis "Scooter" Libby Jr.''' is a former deputy Secretary of Defense, Chief of Staff, National Security Advisor and private Attorney to Vice President [[Dick Cheney]].  

Libby was born in New Haven, [[Connecticut]]; his father was an investment banker.<ref>[http://www.usnews.com/usnews/news/articles/051031/31libby.htm "A Rough Road For 'Scooter'?"], Kenneth T. Walsh</ref>  Various sources report that he has been rather secretive about his actual first name, and that the initial "I." stands for Irving.<ref>[http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4965501 "Guarding the 'I' in I. Lewis 'Scooter' Libby"], Mike Pesca, National Public Radio, October 19, 2005.</ref><ref>[http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/10/22/AR2005102201439.html "In the Spotlight And on the Spot: Scooter Libby, Backstage No More"], Mark Leibovich, [[Washington Post]], 23 October 2005.</ref>  According to interviews, he first acquired his nickname "Scooter" as an infant, when his father, after seeing him move quickly across his crib, described him as "a scooter".<ref>[http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/10/27/politics/main989970.shtml "Libby: Lawyer, Adviser, Author:] Cheney's Chief Of Staff Both Political Insider And Acclaimed Novelist", Stephen Smith, [[CBS News]], October 28, 2005</ref>

Libby was born in New Haven, [[Connecticut]]; his father was an investment banker.<ref>[http://www.usnews.com/usnews/news/articles/051031/31libby.htm "A Rough Road For 'Scooter'?"], Kenneth T. Walsh</ref>  Various sources report that he has been rather secretive about his actual first name, and that the initial "I." stands for Irving.<ref>[http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4965501 "Guarding the 'I' in I. Lewis 'Scooter' Libby"], Mike Pesca, National Public Radio, October 19, 2005.</ref><ref>[https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/10/22/AR2005102201439.html "In the Spotlight And on the Spot: Scooter Libby, Backstage No More"], Mark Leibovich, [[Washington Post]], 23 October 2005.</ref>  According to interviews, he first acquired his nickname "Scooter" as an infant, when his father, after seeing him move quickly across his crib, described him as "a scooter".<ref>[https://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/10/27/politics/main989970.shtml "Libby: Lawyer, Adviser, Author:] Cheney's Chief Of Staff Both Political Insider And Acclaimed Novelist", Stephen Smith, [[CBS News]], October 28, 2005</ref>

He previously served as the attorney of Marc David Reich, whom was convicted of tax evasion and illegal trading with Iran,<ref>[http://archives.cnn.com/2001/ALLPOLITICS/03/02/clinton.library/ CNN - GOP lawyer: Facts 'misconstrued' in Rich case]</ref> and was then given a full pardon by [[Bill Clinton]] in January, 2001. <!-- note: sentence confusing - might be read as Clinton pardoned Libby -->

He previously served as the attorney of Marc David Reich, whom was convicted of tax evasion and illegal trading with Iran,<ref>[http://archives.cnn.com/2001/ALLPOLITICS/03/02/clinton.library/ CNN - GOP lawyer: Facts 'misconstrued' in Rich case]</ref> and was then given a full pardon by [[Bill Clinton]] in January, 2001. <!-- note: sentence confusing - might be read as Clinton pardoned Libby -->

===Libby and Presidential Clemency===

===Libby and Presidential Clemency===

Almost from the beginning of his trial the President was encouraged to pardon Libby. Among those calling for pardon were [[William F. Buckley|William F. Buckley, Jr]], [[Fred Thompson]], Cal Thomas, [[Ann Coulter]], Jack Kemp, [[Tom DeLay]]<ref>http://libbypardon.net/procon.htm</ref> and Robert Bauer, general counsel to [[Barack Obama]]<ref>[http://thehill.com/leading-the-news/obama-aide-wants-libby-pardoned-2007-06-14.html Obama aide wants Libby pardoned], By Sam Youngman, ''The Hill'', June 14, 2007.</ref> But the trial continued and sentence was announced without presidential interference. As decisions were being made regarding the possibility of bail, many believed President Bush's hand would be forced, that he would have to grant a pardon in order to spare Libby from entering prison.<ref>[http://article.nationalreview.com/?q=ZWY2MzRiNTAwZmE3NjZhMzZmODNhMTcyYjUzYzc4MjQ= "Respite for Libby?"] ''National Review'', June 14, 2007</ref>

Almost from the beginning of his trial the President was encouraged to pardon Libby. Among those calling for pardon were [[William F. Buckley|William F. Buckley, Jr]], [[Fred Thompson]], Cal Thomas, [[Ann Coulter]], Jack Kemp, [[Tom DeLay]]<ref>http://libbypardon.net/procon.htm</ref> and Robert Bauer, general counsel to [[Barack Obama]]<ref>[https://thehill.com/leading-the-news/obama-aide-wants-libby-pardoned-2007-06-14.html Obama aide wants Libby pardoned], By Sam Youngman, ''The Hill'', June 14, 2007.</ref> But the trial continued and sentence was announced without presidential interference. As decisions were being made regarding the possibility of bail, many believed President Bush's hand would be forced, that he would have to grant a pardon in order to spare Libby from entering prison.<ref>[http://article.nationalreview.com/?q=ZWY2MzRiNTAwZmE3NjZhMzZmODNhMTcyYjUzYzc4MjQ= "Respite for Libby?"] ''National Review'', June 14, 2007</ref>

On July 2, 2007, after a ruling by a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia ruled that Libby's prison sentence couldn't be suspended as the appeals process was pursued, President Bush's hand was forced and he commuted Libby's prison sentence.  This means that while Libby will serve no jail time, he will still have to pay the fine, stay on probation, and the conviction will remain on his record.<ref>[http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/07/20070702-4.html] "Grant of Executive Clemency, July 2, 2007",</ref> This decision was decried by Democratic Party Presidential candidates [[Hillary Clinton]] and [[Barack Obama]] <ref>[http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=aA.bUy89_1hk&refer=homeBush Commutes Libby's Prison Term in CIA Leak Case], By Edwin Chen, "Bloomberg.com", July 2, 2007.</ref> though supported by others. Joe Wilson, on the day of President Bush's commutation of Libby, spoke to CNN's Wolf Blitzer on [[the Situation Room]] in which he stated, "Scooter Libby is a traitor."

On July 2, 2007, after a ruling by a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia ruled that Libby's prison sentence couldn't be suspended as the appeals process was pursued, President Bush's hand was forced and he commuted Libby's prison sentence.  This means that while Libby will serve no jail time, he will still have to pay the fine, stay on probation, and the conviction will remain on his record.<ref>[http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/07/20070702-4.html] "Grant of Executive Clemency, July 2, 2007",</ref> This decision was decried by Democratic Party Presidential candidates [[Hillary Clinton]] and [[Barack Obama]] <ref>[https://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=aA.bUy89_1hk&refer=homeBush Commutes Libby's Prison Term in CIA Leak Case], By Edwin Chen, "Bloomberg.com", July 2, 2007.</ref> though supported by others. Joe Wilson, on the day of President Bush's commutation of Libby, spoke to CNN's Wolf Blitzer on [[the Situation Room]] in which he stated, "Scooter Libby is a traitor."

===Disbarment===

===Disbarment===

On March 20, 2008, Libby was stripped of his ability to practice law as a result of his conviction in the case, per the District of Columbia Court of Appeals.  Obstruction of justice and lying are considered crimes involving "moral turpitude" that under the law require disbarment, the court ruled.  The local Board on Professional Responsibility had recommended that Libby be disbarred, the court said in its brief order, which also stated that Libby has not opposed his disbarment.<ref>[http://www.reuters.com/article/domesticNews/idUSN2039157920080320] "Former aide to Cheney disbarred after conviction", Reuters</ref>

On March 20, 2008, Libby was stripped of his ability to practice law as a result of his conviction in the case, per the District of Columbia Court of Appeals.  Obstruction of justice and lying are considered crimes involving "moral turpitude" that under the law require disbarment, the court ruled.  The local Board on Professional Responsibility had recommended that Libby be disbarred, the court said in its brief order, which also stated that Libby has not opposed his disbarment.<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/domesticNews/idUSN2039157920080320] "Former aide to Cheney disbarred after conviction", Reuters</ref>

===Pardon===

===Pardon===

On April 13, 2018, President [[Donald Trump]] pardoned Libby.<ref>Multiple references:

On April 13, 2018, President [[Donald Trump]] pardoned Libby.<ref>Multiple references:

*Moons, Michelle (April 13, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/04/13/president-donald-trump-hopeful-pardon-scooter-libby-will-help-rectify-sad-portion-life/ President Donald Trump ‘Hopeful’ Pardon of Scooter Libby ‘Will Help Rectify a Very Sad Portion of His Life’]. ''Breitbart News'. Retrieved April 13, 2018.

*Moons, Michelle (April 13, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/04/13/president-donald-trump-hopeful-pardon-scooter-libby-will-help-rectify-sad-portion-life/ President Donald Trump ‘Hopeful’ Pardon of Scooter Libby ‘Will Help Rectify a Very Sad Portion of His Life’]. ''Breitbart News'. Retrieved April 13, 2018.

*Pappas, Alex (April 13, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/04/13/trump-pardons-ex-cheney-aide-scooter-libby.html Trump pardons ex-Cheney aide Scooter Libby]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 13, 2018.

*Pappas, Alex (April 13, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/04/13/trump-pardons-ex-cheney-aide-scooter-libby.html Trump pardons ex-Cheney aide Scooter Libby]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 13, 2018.

*Dinan, Stephen (April 13, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/apr/13/scooter-libby-bush-official-pardoned-trump/ Trump pardons top Bush official Scooter Libby for obstruction of justice]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 13, 2018.

*Dinan, Stephen (April 13, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/apr/13/scooter-libby-bush-official-pardoned-trump/ Trump pardons top Bush official Scooter Libby for obstruction of justice]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 13, 2018.

*Fabian, Jordan (April 13, 2018). [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/383044-trump-issues-pardon-for-scooter-libby Trump pardons Scooter Libby, former top Cheney aide]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved April 13, 2018.

*Fabian, Jordan (April 13, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/383044-trump-issues-pardon-for-scooter-libby Trump pardons Scooter Libby, former top Cheney aide]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved April 13, 2018.

*Holland, Steve (April 13, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-libby/trump-pardons-scooter-libby-former-iraq-war-era-cheney-aide-idUSKBN1HK2HO Trump pardons 'Scooter' Libby, former Iraq war-era Cheney aide]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved April 13, 2018.</ref>

*Holland, Steve (April 13, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-libby/trump-pardons-scooter-libby-former-iraq-war-era-cheney-aide-idUSKBN1HK2HO Trump pardons 'Scooter' Libby, former Iraq war-era Cheney aide]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved April 13, 2018.</ref>