Espy Case Heightens Criticism Of Independent Counsel Law; Statute Could Be Weakened or Rejected in '99 Renewal Debate From: The Washington Post | Date: December 4, 1998| Author: Bill Miller; John Mintz | Copyright 1998 The Washington Post. This material is published under license from the Washington Post.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Washington Post.Copyright information

The clear-cut acquittal of former agriculture secretary Mike Espy has intensified a chorus of complaints from lawyers and members of Congress about the independent counsel law, which they predict could be significantly weakened or even rejected when it comes up for renewal next year.

Espy's acquittal Wednesday on all 30 criminal charges brought against him by independent counsel Donald C. Smaltz came against the background of an already bitter controversy concerning independent c...

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