Marc Rich Pardon

WAP2001020811- 08 FEBRUARY 2001 - WASHINGTON, DC, USA: Former Assistant U.S. Attorney Morris "Sandy" Weinberg, Jr. testifies before the House Committee on Government Reform regarding the controversial pardon of international fugitive financier Marc Rich by former U.S. President Bill Clinton, February 8, 2001. Clinton pardoned Rich on the last day of his administration and the congressional hearing is focusing on whether law enforcement authorities were consulted before granting the pardon. cc/cc/Chris Corder