Aftermath
Congress let the Independent Counsel Act expire in 1999.
The New York Times wrote, “n an introduction he gave shortly after the case was decided, (then) Judge (Samuel A.) Alito said the decision hit the separation of powers doctrine ‘about as hard as heavy-weight champ Mike Tyson usually hits his opponents.’”
In February 2006, lawyers for I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby, Vice President Dick Cheney's former top aide, argued that Special Counsel Patrick J. Fitzgerald lacked the legal authority to bring charges now pending against him. In April 2006, a court rejected Libby's argument, citing the precedent in Morrison v. Olson.
Read more about this topic: Morrison V. Olson
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“The aftermath of joy is not usually more joy.”
—Mason Cooley (b. 1927)