. former cia drirector genera david petraeus has hired top washington lawyer robert barnett as the investigation continues into his career-ending affair. the scandal is revealed lavish details about the lifestyle of a four-star general. a 28-member police escort for instance and executive jets and palatial homes and gourmet chefs and security guards to carry are the bags and press the unifors.s and now the author of the book the generals said that being a four-star commander in a combat theatre is like being in a combination of bill gates and j jay-z. i am joined by colonel mark jacobs and the recipient of the congressional medal of honor. colonel, always good to see you. good to see you, too. and you have seen the reports