The nine-page press release issued by Fitzgerald's office is a must read. The press release, as well as the indictment, explicitly details the various legal obligations Libby was under when he leaked Plame's identity. Here are several choice quotes from the press release that none of the talking heads have noticed or discussed:
"Libby was obligated by federal criminal statute, regulations, executive orders, and a written non-disclosure agreement not to disclose classified information to unauthorized persons, and to properly safeguard classified information against unauthorized disclosure."
"The over-arching obstruction of justice count alleges that while testifying under oath before the grand jury on March 5 and March 24 2004, Libby knowingly and corruptly endeavored to influence,obstruct and impede the grand jury's investigation by misleading and deceiving the grand jury as to when, and the manner and means by which, he acquired, and subsequently disclosed to the media, information concerning the employment of Valerie Wilson by the CIA."
Press Release Link http://www.usdoj.gov/...