Translator's suit voided (Sibel Edmonds lawsuit thrown out)

[Dover]

Translator's suit voided; security cited

Items compiled from Tribune news services
Published July 7, 2004

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- A federal judge threw out a lawsuit Tuesday by a whistle-blower who alleged security lapses in the FBI's translator program, ruling that her claims might expose government secrets that could damage national security.

U.S. District Judge Reggie Walton said he was satisfied with claims by Atty. Gen. John Ashcroft and a senior FBI official that the civil lawsuit by Sibel Edmonds could expose intelligence-gathering methods and disrupt diplomatic relations with foreign governments.

The judge said he couldn't explain because his explanation would expose sensitive secrets....>>

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/chi-0407070259jul07,1,3292861.story

[Sliverofhope]

1. U.S. District Judge Reggie Walton is a Bush appointee

Funny how that works out.

She responds to the decision:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=102x671218

[phaseolus]

2. question for historians or lawyers

how long before they declassify these? 20 years? 50?

just wonderin' how long until we can possibly confirm what we think...

[Moderator]

3. Duplicate topic, please discuss here

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=668712