Good. Let this go all the way to the top, this is someone who at least in theory should be backed by an institution (and various amendments...) so this should e

Good. Let this go all the way to the top, this is someone who at least in theory should be backed by an institution (and various amendments...) so this should establish a nice precedence that no, you can't shoot to the messenger. The only "tiny" detail would be how to shield the individual reporter from the fall-out in the meantime. And while we're at it, holding an office should not protect you from personal liability for the harm done to said messenger during the process. Terribly idealistic, I know. One can dream... :|