https://pjmedia.com/andrewmccarthy/2012/06/13/obamas-classified-leaks-are-probably-not-prosecutable/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 02:30:03 -0400<![CDATA[In my post over the weekend about the folly of pushing for a special prosecutor on the Obama administration&#8217;s intelligence leaks to the New York Times, I argued that holding the president politically accountable is far more important than indicting the leakers; therefore, Congress should do its job and shine intense light on this scandal rather than abdicate to a criminal investigation &#8212; ultimately supervised by Obama and his attorney general &#8212; which would simply bury it. Among the points I made was that the criminal case is probably a loser anyway:]]>Wed, 13 Jun 2012 14:41:12 -0400<![CDATA[Andrew C. McCarthy]]>https://pjmedia.com/andrew-c-mccarthy-2/2012/06/13/obamas-classified-leaks-are-probably-not-prosecutable-n122647