Justice Probes Leak of CIA Operative's ID
Justice Probes Leak of CIA Operative's ID
By CURT ANDERSON, Associated Press Writer
WASHINGTON - The Justice Department launched a full-blown criminal investigation into who leaked the name of a CIA officer, and President Bush directed his White House staff on Tuesday to cooperate fully.
The White House staff was notified of the investigation by e-mail after the Justice Department decided late Monday to move from a preliminary investigation into a full probe. It is rare that the department decides to conduct a full investigation of the alleged leak of classified information.