Alberto Gonzales

Emails Show Rove Involved in U.S. Attorney Firings

Michael Santo — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 08:36:22 -0500

Some of you may recall the big dust-up over what appeared to be politically motivated U.S. Attorney firings, the so-called "AttorneyGate" that, at least in part, sank then Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. New transcripts released by the House Judiciary Committee show Rove's office was actively involved in the attorney firings.

Michael Mukasey Collapses During Speech

Michael Santo — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 21:59:54 -0600

Attorney General Michael Mukasey, 67, who took over the reins from the embattled Alberto Gonzales after the "Attorneygate" scandal, collapsed while speaking on Thursday night.

Bush nominates new US Attorney-General

Dinka — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 22:52:38 -0500

US President George W Bush has nominated a retired federal judge and law and order conservative Michael Mukasey to replace embattled Alberto Gonzales as US Attorney-General.

Bush to Appoint Gonzales Successor

Dinka — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 11:19:09 -0500

President Bush is asking a retired federal judge Michael Mukasey to replace Alberto Gonzales as attorney general of the United States. A White House spokesman says Mr. Bush will announce his decision to appoint Michael Mukasey within the hour.

US Attorney General Gonzales Resigns

Armen Hareyan — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 12:06:10 -0500

U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales is resigning after a stormy tenure as head of the Justice Department. Bush administration officials say Gonzales submitted his resignation to President Bush on Friday. VOA National correspondent Jim Malone reports from Washington.

Monica Goodling Is Testifying In Regard To US Attorneys Investigation

Armen Hareyan — Wed, 23 May 2007 14:25:31 -0500

Monica Goodling's testimony before the House Judiciary Committee will be at 10: 15 AM today. She will be testifying connected with the U.S. attorneys' firings. Was she acting on her own or was she just a good employee?

Documents Show Attorney General Gonzales Discussed Prosecutor Firings

Dinka — Sat, 24 Mar 2007 12:15:52 -0500

New documents released by the U.S Justice Department say Attorney General Alberto Gonzales attended a meeting last November that discussed the eventual firings of eight U.S. attorneys.