Jan 16th, 2008 · A House panel has a closed hearing on the destruction of CIA interrogation videotapes showing harsh techniques, with top CIA lawyer John Rizzo testifying. But the former head of the CIA's clandestine branch -- the man believed to have authorized the destruction -- will not testify at this time.
Sep 26th, 2007 · The Bush administration has been forced to withdraw its candidate for the top legal post at the CIA. John Rizzo says he's stepping aside. His nomination for the role of CIA general counsel ran into trouble with lawmakers months ago.
Aug 30th, 2007 · John Rizzo is the nominee for the top legal job at the CIA. He was deeply involved in establishing the agency's interrogation and detention policies perhaps too involved, for the Senate intelligence committee's tastes. The CIA, meanwhile, is going on four years without a permanent general counsel.
Jun 20th, 2007 · John Rizzo, up for the top legal job at the CIA, dodged questions during 90 minutes of questioning by the Senate Intelligence Committee. Senators tried to press him on some of the CIA's more controversial operations since Sept. 11, 2001. Rizzo has served as the CIA's acting general counsel for the past three years.