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Intelligence Leak Probe Nears End: Cheney's Aide Named

11/5/2025

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The White House intelligence-leak investigation is nearing completion.
Judith Miller of The New York Times identified Vice President Dick Cheney's aide Lewis Libby as her main source on CIA agent Valerie Plame.
Judith Miller was jailed for 12 weeks for refusing to testify.
Critics argue that revealing Valerie Plame's identity was illegal.
The case raises questions about journalist-source confidentiality.

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Story summary

The White House intelligence-leak investigation is nearing completion.
Judith Miller of The New York Times identified Vice President Dick Cheney's aide Lewis Libby as her main source on CIA agent Valerie Plame.
Judith Miller was jailed for 12 weeks for refusing to testify.
Critics argue that revealing Valerie Plame's identity was illegal.
The case raises questions about journalist-source confidentiality.