William Jeffress , one of the attorneys who helped defend Libby in the criminal trial , told CNN , `` We are not surprised by the appeals court decision , because clearly under the rules this is automatic . '' District of Columbia court blocks `` Scooter '' Libby from practicing law . Comment: President Bush commuted Libby 's 30 month sentence , calling it `` excessive '' Libby was Vice President Dick Cheney 's chief of staff .
District of Columbia court blocks `` Scooter '' Libby from practicing law . Comment: President Bush commuted Libby 's 30 month sentence , calling it `` excessive '' Libby was Vice President Dick Cheney 's chief of staff .