Truthout.org editor Mark Ash has posted a
"partial apology" over the non-indictment of Karl Rove and the goofy reporting of Leopold, which he is apparently still standing by. Full text is in the extended box, hopefully they won't mind.
I find the actions of Leopold, Pitt, and Ash over the past week to be utterly incomprehensible. If they had a story, they should have waited until one--any--of the principals were able to go on record. This anonymous sourcing is bullshit. We've had rumors flying around all week about all sorts of people and it's ridiculous. I personally feel like a moron because I told friends and family to expect a Rove indictment this week based on their faulty journalism. The fact that they still can't bring themselves to explain anything at all is disappointing, to say the least.
It is possible that Rove will still be indicted; however, this will not vindicate Leopold if it happens in September or something.
The Rove Indictment Story as of Right Now
By Marc Ash,
Fri May 19th, 2006 at 04:23:39 PM EDT :: Fitzgerald Investigation
On Saturday afternoon, May 13, 2006, TruthOut ran a story titled, "Karl Rove Indicted on Charges of Perjury, Lying to Investigators." The story stated in part that top Bush aide Karl Rove had earlier that day been indicted on the charges set forth in the story's title.
The time has now come, however, to issue a partial apology to our readership for this story. While we paid very careful attention to the sourcing on this story, we erred in getting too far out in front of the news-cycle. In moving as quickly as we did, we caused more confusion than clarity. And that was a disservice to our readership and we regret it.
As such, we will be taking the wait-and-see approach for the time being. We will keep you posted.
Marc Ash, Executive Director - t r u t h o u t
mailto:director@truthout.org
