This is a hoax investigation. First, as the article makes clear, Fitz knew who the leaker was three years ago.
Secondly, the CIA confirmed her employment over the phone to a reporter. If the CIA confirms your employment over the phone, you are not covert.
The investigation was a hoax. Fitz should be brought up on charges.
Yes, it was. It never really made much sense to begin with - so Plame is outed as a CIA agent, so what?
BUT...
Fitz isn't after the leaker and probably hasn't been for a very long time, perhaps since the beginning. He's after anyone who can remotely be accused of not cooperating with the investigation. And that's all he's after. And Libby fits the bill, and so will constitute the requisite hide tacked to the barn the Dems have been screaming for. Cruel business, politics.
At least brought to the attention of the Bar for disbarment.
"The investigation was a hoax. Fitz should be brought up on charges."
Agreed. Prosecutors are subject to disciplinary proceedings.