Maybe someone can explain the basis of this "case" to me. Fitzgerald is investigating the leaking of an undercover CIA agent's name. Plame is clearly not undercover and therefore the law doesn't apply. He should have immediately ceased the investigation. Any lying done in the course of this investigation should not be a crime as there should have been no investigation to begin with. Why would this not be "fruit from a poisonous tree" - like an illegal search?
"Plame is clearly not undercover and therefore the law doesn't apply. "
I believe she was at the time - and/or her identity is to remain protected in case of retroactive retribution. What I feel is very disingenuous is the idea that the White House would seek retribution by outing Wilson's wife.
If they wanted retribution - there are several other things that could be done - for example - like Clinton using the IRS to audit O'Reilly, Hannity, Limbaugh et al.
In my opinion - Fitzgerald is a liberal opportunist clearly trying to make a name for himself.