[Cboldt]

The [covert] bar is much higher than what you state above, both for the technical application of "covert status" and the manner in which the statute can be violated.

I know that. But I think you misconstrued my statment. Anybody seen walking into CIA HQ can't be "covert." "Covert" implies that, among other elements, to an "outside" observer, the person has no relationship with the CIA whatsoever.

Some additional elements include foreign location for the covert duty, and having been in that position withing the past 5 years.

But this isn't a leak case.

[UCANSEE2]

But this isn't a leak case.

True. When all is finally said and done you will be amazed a what kind of case it actually is.

Let's say it involves something 'yellow'.