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That said, journalistic confidentiality does not extend to crimes. Technically, he could be ordered to disclose his source and held in contempt of court for refusing. Others have suggested that since Plame worked on WMD non-proliferation it could be considered 'harming efforts against terrorism' and he could be charged under the USA Patriot Act.

This doesn't just stop at Novak. Isn't it possible that the 6 other reported journalist could fall under this umbrella?

Wilson said he was going to tell the FBI their names

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Isn't it possible that the 6 other reported journalist could fall under this umbrella?

Yep, it's not just possible, but guaranteed. BTW, one journalist who's stated she was contacted on the matter is Andrea Mitchell of NBC News - Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan's wife.....