AP Interview: Former AG Gonzalez says criminal probe of CIA interrogations could be dangerous

September 25th, 2009 Second suspect charged in shooting of 4 NJ copsLAKEWOOD, N.J. — The second man inside a New Jersey when a gun battle broke out that left four police officers shot has been charged with obstruction.

September 20th, 2009 Obama: Justice OK to conduct interrogation reviewWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says he has no plans to ask the Justice Department to end its criminal investigation into the harsh interrogations of suspected terrorists during the Bush administration. Seven former CIA directors have asked the president to do just that.

September 18th, 2009 Former CIA chiefs seek halt to interrogation probeWASHINGTON — Seven former CIA directors are asking President Barack Obama to quash Attorney General Eric Holder's investigation into harsh CIA interrogations of terror suspects during the Bush administration. The request came in a letter Friday from CIA directors who served both Democratic and Republican presidents, including three who served former President George W.

August 31st, 2009 White House: Cheney wrong on interrogations policyWASHINGTON — The White House says former Vice President Dick Cheney has his facts wrong on the Obama administration's policies for terror detainee interrogations. Spokesman Robert Gibbs says Cheney was wrong in saying that the White House would make decisions on interrogations based on politics.

August 25th, 2009 Cheney: CIA tactics saved lives, led to capturesWASHINGTON — Former Vice President Dick Cheney says the CIA's interrogations of terror suspects "saved lives and prevented terrorist attacks." In a statement Monday, Cheney said those who carried out the interrogations "deserve our gratitude" and do not deserve "to be the targets of political investigations or prosecutions." He said the questioning "played a role in nearly every capture of al-Qaida members and associates since 2002." President Barack Obama on Monday ordered changes that bar certain harsh interrogation tactics. Attorney General Eric Holder ordered a criminal probe of past interrogations.

August 24th, 2009 White House repeats position on CIA prosecutionsWASHINGTON — The White House is repeating its long-held view on CIA interrogators of terror suspects, saying that they should not be prosecuted if they acted within legal guidelines laid out at the time. The attorney general is assigning a prosecutor to begin a criminal probe of CIA questioning of terror suspects during the Bush administration.

August 12th, 2009 Gonzales says he would 'do some things over'LUBBOCK, Texas — Former U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales said Tuesday he wishes he could "do some things over" from his years with the Bush administration, citing a memo he wrote that human rights groups contended led to the Abu Ghraib prison scandal in Iraq.

August 1st, 2009 Fmr. US attys general doubt interrogations probeCHICAGO — Six former U.S. attorneys general expressed doubts Friday about the wisdom of launching a federal investigation into whether interrogations of terrorism suspects following the 9/11 attacks violated the law.

July 29th, 2009 LA city attorney seeks documents in Jackson probeLOS ANGELES — A spokesman says the Los Angeles city attorney has been requesting documents and conducting interviews as part of an investigation into the city's role in Michael Jackson's lavish memorial. Spokesman John Franklin said Wednesday there is no timetable to conclude the probe examining civil and criminal issues.

July 21st, 2009 Brother: Ransom demanded for missing Texas soldierMcALLEN, Texas — A Fort Hood-based soldier has been missing for about a week since telling family members he was heading to a Texas border town, and the FBI says the Army was told the missing private had been kidnapped, the soldier's brother said Tuesday. The family of Pfc.

July 12th, 2009 McCain opposes probe of interrogation practicesWASHINGTON — Sen. John McCain says he's against opening a criminal investigation into whether CIA officers tortured detainees during the Bush administration.

July 12th, 2009 Republicans resist Justice interrogation probeWASHINGTON — Two leading Republican senators say a criminal investigation into the Bush administration's harsh intelligence practices would make the CIA a boogeyman. Sen. Judd Gregg of New Hampshire says Democrats' efforts to review President George W.

May 5th, 2009 Reds' Gonzalez leaves game with side strainMIAMI — Reds shortstop Alex Gonzalez left Monday's game at Florida in the 11th inning with a strained left oblique and will be evaluated in Cincinnati on Tuesday. Gonzalez said he hurt himself batting in the ninth inning, when he lined out.

April 26th, 2009 Senator: Outside probe needed for interrogationsWASHINGTON — A top Democratic senator wants independent investigators to determine whether any Bush administration officials should be prosecuted for authorizing harsh interrogation techniques of suspected terrorists. Michigan Sen.

April 23rd, 2009 White House: No commission on interrogationsWASHINGTON — The White House is ruling out an independent panel to investigate the Bush administration's harsh interrogations of terror suspects. Press secretary Robert Gibbs told reporters Thursday that the idea was discussed "in earnest" inside the White House about two weeks ago.