Are we going to say it is then ok for him to lie to the FBI and grand jury since he didn't illegally break Valerie Plame's cover?
The story he told the grand jury and the FBI is that Tim Russert told him about Valerie Plame on July 12th. Scooter Libby discussed her with Judy Miller on June 23rd. He lied to the grand jury. He should be punished for that, and then this matter should be closed for good.
" Are we going to say it is then ok for him to lie to the FBI..."
Innocent until proven guilty. No underlying crime. I'll give Libby benefit of the doubt. The trial will tell.
Libby should never have had to testify. He was called in on a subpoena on a phony, non-existent crime. How about we charge you with wearing blue shoes and bring you into the grand jury. During the prosecutor's questions, you say you only wear red shoes. They find out that you once wore blue shoes, and indict you for perjury. Who cares if what you misspoke about didn't pertain to an actual crime?
It's like evidence obtained by a violation of the law, which is subject to the exclusionary rule.