His letters to defense counsel indicate that this was not his first step.
In fact, from the top down (President, CIA, DoJ), the "official" status of Plame remains uncertain.
Strikes me as weird too, FWIW. If there is a case for malicious prosecution, Miller could have brought the charge too - she was in jail for refusing to testify.
Couldn't agree more. I guess we'll just have to stay tuned and watch as this unfolds.