Chief Justice John Roberts on Tuesday confirmed the authenticity of leaked draft opinion in abortion case, orders investigation. “Although the document described in yesterday’s reports is authentic, it does not represent a decision by the Court or the final position of any member on the issues in the case,” Roberts said in a statement. Ordering an investigation, Roberts continued, “To the extent this betrayal of the confidences of the Court was intended to undermine the integrity of our operations, it will not succeed.” He added: “I have directed the Marshal of the Court to launch an investiga…
