Iran-Contra Inquiry Ends After 5 1/2 Years
Prosecutor Lawrence E. Walsh called a halt Thursday to his 5 1/2-year investigation of the Iran-Contra scandal, saying he anticipates no more indictments of top officials from the Ronald Reagan Administration.
Walsh said he intends to proceed with the retrial of ex-CIA spy chief Clair E. George. Walsh’s office also will prosecute former Defense Secretary Caspar W. Weinberger and former CIA official Duane (Dewey) Clarridge, he said.
Walsh has spent more than $30 million investigating the Reagan White House’s arms-for-hostages deals with Iran, the cover-up of fired National Security Council staff member Oliver L. North’s secret Contra resupply network and the diversion of Iran arms sale proceeds to the Contras.
Eight people have pleaded guilty or been convicted of crimes in the scandal. An appeals court set aside or overturned the convictions of North and former National Security Adviser John M. Poindexter.
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