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To: LindyBill who wrote (72082)	9/21/2004 10:38:52 AM
From: carranza2	Read Replies (1) of 793838

The point you make about conspiracy explains the language of the apology. If Rather admitted to using forged documents, instead of documents that could not be authenticated, he might face criminal penalties if it is later determined that he used them knowing that they were false. The language of the apology also points out that Rather & Co. have thought carefully about the criminal law angles. They are being very cautious, an indication that perhaps he did in fact use the forged documents knowingly. Otherwise, why use weasel language which is a PR disaster? Better to cover your legal a** or go willingly into a PR hellhole? Sounds like CBS and Rather have decided that, on balance, it is best to CYA. A long way to say that if he wasn't worried about criminal repercussions, his apology would have been worded much differently, in a manner that does not expose him to the ridicule he is getting. Cover-up? Possibly.

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