Motive is the fist step in proving a crime. Umm, no it's not. Despite what you might have learned on TV, motive is irrelevant when it comes to actually proving a crime.
I will assume that he illegally handed over the tape to MSNBC.
It is not illegal to hand over video in violation of embed rules. All that can happen is that the reporter in question can be sent home.
Once again you are wrong motive is always involved in proving a crime and my knowledge of such legal matters does not stem from TV but from being a lawyer. Second you have no actual knowledge of what penalties are attached to breaking imbed rules. Certainly I would refer you to the incident with Mr Rivera,and at the time he was facing a lot more then being sent home.
So please inform yourself and substantiate your pronouncements with facts.