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The Plame affair was a dispute stemming from allegations that one or more White House officials revealed Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) agent Valerie Plame Wilson's undercover status. An investigation, led by special counsel Patrick Fitzgerald, was started, 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 was the first and primary source of the CIA leak investigation.[1]
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.[2]
Fitzgerald issued no statement about Armitage's involvement, and as of September 2006, the CIA leak investigation remained 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.[3]
- ^ Lewis, Neil A. (August 30, 2006). "Source of C.I.A. Leak Said to Admit Role". The New York Times. Retrieved April 30, 2010.
- ^ "Time for Answers". The New York Times. September 6, 2006. Retrieved April 30, 2010.
- ^ "Sources: State Department official source of Plame leak - Aug 30, 2006". CNN.com. Retrieved March 6, 2010.