Vanderbilt Television News Archive

(Studio: Erica Hill) The defection of some of Libyan leader Muammar el-Kadhafi’s staff and the ongoing fighting against the rebels noted; scenes shown from near Brega.

(Pentagon: David Martin) The issue of the US role in Libya examined; details given about the goals of CIA officers there. [Secretary of Defense Robert GATES – states somebody else should arm the rebels; outlines what the opposition needs.] [Senators John McCAIN, Lindsey GRAHAM† – criticize the decision to pull back strike aircraft.] [Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman Adm. Mike MULLEN – comments on the status of Kadhafi’s forces.]

(Studio: Erica Hill) Report introduced.

(On the road to Brega: Mandy Clark) The retreat of rebels from Brega featured; details given about their disorganization; scenes shown of them randomly shooting.

(Studio: Erica Hill) Report introduced.

(Washington: Bob Orr) The defection of Kadhafi’s Foreign Minister Moussa Koussa†† to Britain, where he will be questioned about the 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103, featured; details given about his role in negotiating the release of Abdel al-Megrahi††; letter to the Scottish government from FBI director Robert Mueller about Megrahi’s release quoted. [Former CIA chief of counterterrorism Vince CANNISTRARO†- says Koussa has a lot of blood on his hands.] [British Prime Minister David CAMERON†- says Koussa is not being granted immunity.] [Pan Am victim’s brother Brian FLYNN††- says we want to know the truth.] What other information Koussa may be able to deliver discussed.