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    Scooter Libby Points the Finger at Karl Rove

    Yesterday in a Washington courtroom, the trial of Vice President Cheney's former top aide got off with a bang. Louis "Scooter" Libby's lawyer said his client was "sacrificed" by the White House to protect political operative Karl Rove. Libby is accused of lying to federal investigators.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    Yesterday in a Washington courtroom, the trial of Vice President Cheney's former top aide got off with a bang. Louis "Scooter" Libby's lawyer said his client was "sacrificed" by the White House to protect political operative Karl Rove. Libby is accused of lying to federal investigators. His trial has turned the spotlight back on Karl Rove, the White House and Republican politics. Evan Perez reports for the Wall Street Journal.

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