Ex - spy had accused members of Bush administration of leaking her identity . ` While we are obviously very disappointed by today 's decision , we have always expected that this case would ultimately be decided by a higher court . Judge threw out case from Elizabeth Wilson , husband Joseph Wilson . Bush - appointed judge says she failed to show case belongs in federal court . Plame 's identity as a CIA operative was exposed in July 2003 .
Ex - spy had accused members of Bush administration of leaking her identity . Judge threw out case from Elizabeth Wilson , husband Joseph Wilson . Bush - appointed judge says she failed to show case belongs in federal court . Plame 's identity as a CIA operative was exposed in July 2003 .