In Their Heads: Why US Detains Espionage Act Defendants Before Trial
Aurelio Perez-Lugones is the latest individual charged with violating the Espionage Act to be jailed before trial because of what the government says in his mind.
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Trump’s War On Journalism: Officials Proudly Defend Raiding A Journalist’s Home
President Donald Trump’s administration proudly defended the FBI raid of Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson’s home. Officials insisted that Natanson should have “returned” classified information that she allegedly received while invoking President Barack Obama’s attacks on freedom of the press to excuse their intensified assaults on the
Gabbard Singles Out Media That Allegedly Published 'Politically-Motivated Leaks'
CIA Analyst's Plea Deal Adds Further Intrigue To Espionage Act Prosecution
Like most Espionage Act cases, Rahman’s ended in a plea agreement. But there are several unusual aspects to his case.
Biden's Legacy: Fundamentally Changing Nothing For Whistleblowers
Editor's Note: The following is the third in a series of articles on President Joe Biden's legacy when it comes to press freedom, whistleblowing, and government secrecy. The series began in November, and the final article in the series will be published next week.
When Joe
In Unprecedented Move, Judge Keeps CIA Employee Facing Espionage Act Charges In Jail
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On December 11, five days after Magistrate Judge Ivan Davis ordered accused CIA leaker Asif William Rahman to be released from jail, District Judge
US Prosecutors Secure Guilty Plea In First-Of-Its-Kind Espionage Act Case Involving Drone Photography
The prosecution carries implications for the right to engage in photography or gather news.