Libby’s Supporters Raise $2-Million Defense Fund
Supporters of Vice President Dick Cheney’s indicted former chief of staff have raised more than $2 million since late last year for his legal defense in the CIA leak case.
Former Cheney spokeswoman Mary Matalin was hosting a fundraiser at her home to help pay the legal expenses of I. Lewis “Scooter” Libby, who is charged with five counts of perjury, obstruction and lying to the FBI in the Valerie Plame affair.
The $2-million figure came from Barbara Comstock, a member of Libby’s legal team. Former Republican Sen. Fred Thompson hosted a fundraiser at his northern Virginia home last month to raise money for Libby’s defense.
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