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.
Espionage Act
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.
Espionage Act Case Against Chinese Student For Drone Photography Could Have First Amendment Implications
It also seems that Chinese student Fengyun Shi was only charged because of his nationality.
Drone Whistleblower Subjected To Harsh Confinement Finally Released From Prison
Daniel Hale's case was part of a continuation of the U.S. government's war on whistleblowers under President Joe Biden
UK High Court Finally Hears Assange's Request For An Appeal
Assange's attorneys claim the WikiLeaks publisher has been prosecuted for exposing U.S. government criminality on a "massive and unprecedented scale."