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Litigation

Mar. 8, 2007

At Unusual Hearing, Ousted Prosecutors Talk Back

Ousted San Diego U.S. Attorney Carol C. Lam forcefully defended her record when she testified before Congress Tuesday as Democrats continue their probe into a mass firing of federal prosecutors. She finally broke her silence over the circumstances of her sudden departure in February, revealing under oath that she was not told why she was fired after four and a half years on the job and was troubled by how the Justice Department handled the matter.

By Lawrence Hurley
Daily Journal Staff Writer

      WASHINGTON - Ousted San Diego U.S. Attorney Carol C. Lam forcefully defended her handling of immigration cases when she testified before Congress Tuesday as Democrats continue their probe into a mass firing of federal prosecutors.
      She finally broke her silence over the circumstances of her sudden departure in February, revealing under oath be...

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