Judge reluctant to open CIA inquiry
A federal judge appeared reluctant Friday to investigate the destruction of CIA interrogation videotapes while the Justice Department is conducting its own inquiry.
U.S. District Judge Henry H. Kennedy is considering whether to delve into the matter and, if so, how deeply. The Bush administration is urging him to back off while it investigates.
“Why should the court not permit the Department of Justice to do just that?” Kennedy asked at a court hearing.