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US Judge Dismisses Wiretapping Charges In DOJ Prosecution Against A Journalist

US Judge Dismisses Wiretapping Charges In DOJ Prosecution Against A Journalist

A United States judge dismissed charges against journalist Timothy Burke that he violated a federal wiretapping law when he obtained and shared unaired portions of a Fox News interview between Tucker Carlson and Kanye West.  “Burke raises significant First Amendment concerns if the Wiretap Act facially prohibits the mere acquisition
Kevin Gosztola Sep 27, 2025
US Government Indicts Journalist For Uncovering Unaired Parts Of Tucker Carlson's Interview With Kanye West

US Government Indicts Journalist For Uncovering Unaired Parts Of Tucker Carlson's Interview With Kanye West

The U.S. Justice Department is sending a clear signal to the news media that prosecutors will not hesitate to aid a powerful or influential corporation in suppressing investigative journalism.
Kevin Gosztola Feb 22, 2024

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