3. I know that it isn't a first. Republican Rep. Bill Janklow killed a man, and got immunity...
...from lawsuits on the theory that he was driving from a fundraiser when he ran a Stop Sign and killed a motorcyclist, and therefore this was part of his official duties.
I don't know if this immunity is based on a federal statute or what.
the issues involved -- known as the "qualified-immunity" -- can be found on pages 11-12 of Injustice Bates' decision. Also see page 2 of the 11-14-06 Motion to Dismiss the Complaint, filed by Team Libby.
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