Watch CBS News

Mukasey's Paradox

MUKASEY'S PARADOX....Jonathan Turley on Attorney General Michael Mukasey:

In his twisting of legal principles, the attorney general has succeeded in creating a perfect paradox. Under Mukasey's Paradox, lawyers cannot commit crimes when they act under the orders of a president — and a president cannot commit a crime when he acts under advice of lawyers.
Bertrand Russell would be proud.

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.