NBC Evening News for Monday, Sep 16, 1991
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(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Report introduced.
(Washington: Bob Kur) Dismissal of Iran/Contra charges against former White House aide Oliver North featured; scenes shown. [NORTH - says he's totally exonerated.] North's case recalled; it's dismissal due to his testimony before Congress reported. [Special prosecutor Lawrence WALSH - says that this is a warning that immunity should not be granted lightly.] [Representative Lee HAMILTON - says that policy questions were more important than individual criminal liability.] [President BUSH - says justice is working.] Special prosecutor's plans to pursue investigation noted.
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