CIA Leak Scandal Criminal Investigation
The CIA leak scandal is a dispute stemming from allegations that one or more White House officials revealed Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) agent Valerie Plame Wilson’s under cover status. An investigation is underway concerning the possibility that one or more crimes may have been committed. The initial focus was on Scooter Libby, however he was not the primary source of the leak.
On August 29, 2006, Neil A. Lewis of The New York Times reported that Richard Armitage is confirmed to be the first and primary source of the CIA leak investigation.
On September 6, 2006, The New York Times noted that early in his investigation, Fitzgerald knew Armitage was the primary source of the leak. The Times raised questions as to why the investigation proceeded as long as it did.
Fitzgerald has issued no statement about Armitage's involvement, and as of September 2006, the CIA leak investigation remains open.
On August 30, 2006, CNN reported that Armitage had been confirmed "by sources" as leaking Valerie Plame's role as a CIA operative in a "casual conversation" with Robert Novak.
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