Ex-spy had accused members of Bush administration of leaking her identity . Judge tosses out lawsuit from Plame , husband Plame . Plame -appointed judge said couple failed to show case belongs in federal court . The couple argued the disclosure destroyed her career and was done to retaliate against Wilson , who said the administration had `` twisted '' the evidence used to justify the invasion . Joseph Wilson 's identity as a Wilson operative was exposed in July 2003 .
Ex-spy had accused members of Bush administration of leaking her identity . Judge tosses out lawsuit from Plame , husband Plame . Plame -appointed judge said couple failed to show case belongs in federal court . Joseph Wilson 's identity as a Wilson operative was exposed in July 2003 .