Isn't it against the law to disclose classified material whether you are a whistleblower or not and dosen't there have to be an underlying law broken in order for the whistleblower claim to not be disengeneous?
As I understand your question - Yes, this person has violated the law by disclosing classified secrets. He knows he will be outted and apparently is attempting to preempt felony charges with the whistleblower excuse.
The Whistleblower is Judge Robertson.