I believe DeGenova is not just looking at the actual perjury charges, but the public statements made by Fitzgerald after the indictment.
My impression was this new information makes the press conference a big problem for Fitz. A BIG problem.
I agree De Genova said the press conference was Fitzpatrick's undoing.
BTW Joe has credentials:
Joseph DiGenova is the former U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C., during the Reagan administration. He was also an independent counsel investigating the Clinton passport file search matter.
Add to that the immediate statements by one of Libby's attorneys and I have to believe you are correct. IIRC, a statement just after the indictment by Libby's atty said something to the effect the case would not be tried in the media. I thought he was perhaps giving a dig to the SP for his flamboyant indictment speech at that time.