Richard Armitage says he had `` no ill intent '' when he revealed CIA agent 's name . Libby was convicted of obstructing justice and perjury in the probe and sentenced to 30 months in prison , but Bush commuted his term before he had served any time . The former British intelligence officer has been accused of leaking classified information to the New York Times and other media outlets in an effort to damage President Barack Obama's re-election campaign. Former State Department official says he did n't know Plame was covert agent . Plame 's husband -- Joseph Wilson -- was critical of Bush administration 's Iraq policy .
Richard Armitage says he had `` no ill intent '' when he revealed CIA agent 's name . The former British intelligence officer has been accused of leaking classified information to the New York Times and other media outlets in an effort to damage President Barack Obama's re-election campaign. Former State Department official says he did n't know Plame was covert agent . Plame 's husband -- Joseph Wilson -- was critical of Bush administration 's Iraq policy .