FRIDAY
E-mail a friendJuly 1, 2008
Former U.S. attorney David Iglesias discusses the fate of key Bush White House staff in light of the investigation into the '06 Justice Department purge. Oscar-nominated actress Virginia Madsen discusses working with Alan Alda in her new film, Diminished Capacity.
David Iglesias
David Iglesias
Former U.S. attorney describes the political pressure that he endured during the 2006 congressional midterm elections and the scandal that ensued. (2:54)
Full Interview. (12:16)
David Iglesias was one of the federal prosecutors fired by the Bush administration in ‘06 for "performance-related issues." When appointed New Mexico U.S. Attorney in ‘01, he had a strong résumé, which included positions as a former JAG lawyer, New Mexico assistant attorney general and special assistant to the Transportation Department secretary. A native of Panama, he's the son of Baptist missionaries and a captain in the Navy Reserve. Iglesias recounts his story in the new book, In Justice.
Virginia Madsen
Virginia Madsen
Actress talks about growing up in Chicago and rooting for the Chicago Cubs. (1:52)
Full Interview. (11:30)
Actress Virginia Madsen can adapt to any role. Born and raised in Chicago, she comes from a show biz family—her mother is an Emmy-winning filmmaker and brother Michael is an actor. Perhaps best known for her role in The Rainmaker and her Oscar-nominated turn in Sideways, Madsen's also made numerous TV appearances. She has three movies in the pipeline: Amelia, The Haunting in Connecticut and Diminished Capacity. She's also promoting a voting-awareness campaign sponsored by the League of Women Voters.