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Israel investigates leaks that appear to have bolstered Netanyahu as Gaza truce talks stalled

Israeli court loosens gag order on leaks involving Netanyahu's adviser amid accusations of political manipulation during Gaza cease-fire negotiations.
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from Boston.com
6 days ago

Prosecutors seek a 17-year prison term for Pentagon secrets leaker Jack Teixeira

Teixeira's guilty plea highlights a significant breach of national security involving the illegal retention and sharing of classified military information.
from Above the Law
6 months ago

Judge Gets Brutally Honest With Defendant Asking For Leniency With A 'Hell No'

Judge rejects leniency plea, labels crime as close to treasonous, and gives harsh sentence for attempted transmission of classified information.

Prosecutors seek a 17-year prison term for Pentagon secrets leaker Jack Teixeira

Teixeira's guilty plea highlights a significant breach of national security involving the illegal retention and sharing of classified military information.

Judge Gets Brutally Honest With Defendant Asking For Leniency With A 'Hell No'

Judge rejects leniency plea, labels crime as close to treasonous, and gives harsh sentence for attempted transmission of classified information.
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Some Evidence in Adams Case Involves Classified Material, U.S. Says

Federal prosecutors allege Mayor Eric Adams is involved in corruption linked to classified material that risks national security, prompting requests for a confidential court meeting.

Kamala Harris Is Not Goading Journalists to Publish Emails Iran Stole from Roger Stone - emptywheel

Iran's hacking of Trump's campaign presents grave security concerns, especifically regarding classified information and potential threats to Trump's safety.
#trump

Trump Refusing Routine Intel Meetings, Says Dems Will Leak' Classified Info and Blame Him: I Don't Need Their Briefing'

Trump declines routine intelligence briefings to avoid accusations of leaking classified information during the campaign.

Trump's Defense: He Intended to Steal Boxes and Boxes of Classified Documents - emptywheel

Trump's lawyers suggest selling nuclear secrets could be treason.
Trump shared sensitive information with other countries.

Trump Refusing Routine Intel Meetings, Says Dems Will Leak' Classified Info and Blame Him: I Don't Need Their Briefing'

Trump declines routine intelligence briefings to avoid accusations of leaking classified information during the campaign.

Trump's Defense: He Intended to Steal Boxes and Boxes of Classified Documents - emptywheel

Trump's lawyers suggest selling nuclear secrets could be treason.
Trump shared sensitive information with other countries.
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Fat Leonard bribery cases fall apart because of prosecution blunders

The Fat Leonard corruption scandal involved Navy officers betraying their oath and leaking military secrets for bribes.

Polish prosecutors open investigation into judge who fled to autocratic Belarus

Polish judge fled to Belarus, stirring investigations on his alleged ties to a foreign intelligence service and handling of classified information.
#julian-assange

President Joe Biden: US Considering' Dropping Julian Assange Prosecution

Biden considering ending Assange's prosecution.
Assange faces U.S. charges related to classified information acquisition.

Assange arrives in Australia after pleading guilty to espionage on the way home

Julian Assange, founder of WikiLeaks, arrives in Australia after a 14-year legal battle, pleading guilty to violating U.S. espionage laws.

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange pleads guilty

Julian Assange pleads guilty to violating the Espionage Act by publishing classified information as a journalist.

President Joe Biden: US Considering' Dropping Julian Assange Prosecution

Biden considering ending Assange's prosecution.
Assange faces U.S. charges related to classified information acquisition.

Assange arrives in Australia after pleading guilty to espionage on the way home

Julian Assange, founder of WikiLeaks, arrives in Australia after a 14-year legal battle, pleading guilty to violating U.S. espionage laws.

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange pleads guilty

Julian Assange pleads guilty to violating the Espionage Act by publishing classified information as a journalist.
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Joe Biden proves he's a hypocrite as money keeps pouring in

President Joe Biden criticized millionaires for not paying their fair share but minimized his taxes when making millions.
Special Counsel's report reveals Biden's financial motives, including sharing classified information for profit.

Robert Hur Snooped Through Joe Biden's Diaries after White House Warned It Would Be Unprecedented - emptywheel

Biden's complaints about Hur's comments received press focus, but Hur's snooping through diaries is more concerning.
Past government actions did not view individual writings of former Presidents/Vice Presidents as containing classified information.

Dem Dan Goldman Torches Robert Hur As Trump Partisan Getting His Licks In' Against Biden

Special Counsel Robert Hur's report on Joe Biden's handling of sensitive documents contains damaging information about Biden's memory and has drawn criticism as a political potshot.
Rep. Dan Goldman argued that the evidence in the report is thin and that the distinction between notebooks and marked classified documents is significant.

Biden classified documents special counsel report: six key takeaways

The US Department of Justice special counsel concluded that Joe Biden willfully kept and shared classified information after his vice-presidency, but he will not face criminal charges.
Biden's team criticized the report, citing inappropriate comments and investigative excess.

President Biden insists his 'memory is fine' in fiery remarks after critical report

Joe Biden denies forgetting when his son died
Biden denies sharing classified information and defends his memory

Michael Bromwich Warns of Robert Hur Report Ahead of Release - emptywheel

Robert Hur has finished his investigation on Joe Biden's handling of classified information and will release the report pending a privilege review.
Concerns have been raised about the lack of proper context in the interviews conducted by Hur.

Joe Biden proves he's a hypocrite as money keeps pouring in

President Joe Biden criticized millionaires for not paying their fair share but minimized his taxes when making millions.
Special Counsel's report reveals Biden's financial motives, including sharing classified information for profit.

Robert Hur Snooped Through Joe Biden's Diaries after White House Warned It Would Be Unprecedented - emptywheel

Biden's complaints about Hur's comments received press focus, but Hur's snooping through diaries is more concerning.
Past government actions did not view individual writings of former Presidents/Vice Presidents as containing classified information.

Dem Dan Goldman Torches Robert Hur As Trump Partisan Getting His Licks In' Against Biden

Special Counsel Robert Hur's report on Joe Biden's handling of sensitive documents contains damaging information about Biden's memory and has drawn criticism as a political potshot.
Rep. Dan Goldman argued that the evidence in the report is thin and that the distinction between notebooks and marked classified documents is significant.

Biden classified documents special counsel report: six key takeaways

The US Department of Justice special counsel concluded that Joe Biden willfully kept and shared classified information after his vice-presidency, but he will not face criminal charges.
Biden's team criticized the report, citing inappropriate comments and investigative excess.

President Biden insists his 'memory is fine' in fiery remarks after critical report

Joe Biden denies forgetting when his son died
Biden denies sharing classified information and defends his memory

Michael Bromwich Warns of Robert Hur Report Ahead of Release - emptywheel

Robert Hur has finished his investigation on Joe Biden's handling of classified information and will release the report pending a privilege review.
Concerns have been raised about the lack of proper context in the interviews conducted by Hur.
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#president-biden

Special counsel hearing live: Hur defends his characterization of Biden's memory

Biden denies knowingly retaining classified information after leaving office.
Special counsel clears Biden of criminal charges but criticizes his age and competence.

President Biden says he never meant to keep classified documents. Hur stands by report on president's memory

President Biden clarified his stance on handling classified information post-vice presidency.
Special counsel Hur did not recommend criminal charges against Biden but questioned his age and competence.

Biden is not fit for president if he's not fit to prosecute

President Biden's memory and mental faculties have been called into question by a special counsel report.
The report found that Biden willfully retained and disclosed classified information, but he cannot be convicted of a felony due to his mental state.

Special counsel hearing live: Hur defends his characterization of Biden's memory

Biden denies knowingly retaining classified information after leaving office.
Special counsel clears Biden of criminal charges but criticizes his age and competence.

President Biden says he never meant to keep classified documents. Hur stands by report on president's memory

President Biden clarified his stance on handling classified information post-vice presidency.
Special counsel Hur did not recommend criminal charges against Biden but questioned his age and competence.

Biden is not fit for president if he's not fit to prosecute

President Biden's memory and mental faculties have been called into question by a special counsel report.
The report found that Biden willfully retained and disclosed classified information, but he cannot be convicted of a felony due to his mental state.
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#national-security

Air Force employee accused of allegedly sharing classified info on a dating website

Retired U.S. Air Force employee arrested for leaking classified information on foreign dating site.
Slater allegedly disclosed secret national defense intel related to Russia-Ukraine war.

C.I.A. Computer Engineer Who Leaked Secrets Is Sentenced to 40 Years

Former CIA employee Joshua Schulte has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for leaking classified information to WikiLeaks.
Schulte's actions were described as a 'digital Pearl Harbor' and caused significant damage to national security.

Air Force employee accused of allegedly sharing classified info on a dating website

Retired U.S. Air Force employee arrested for leaking classified information on foreign dating site.
Slater allegedly disclosed secret national defense intel related to Russia-Ukraine war.

C.I.A. Computer Engineer Who Leaked Secrets Is Sentenced to 40 Years

Former CIA employee Joshua Schulte has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for leaking classified information to WikiLeaks.
Schulte's actions were described as a 'digital Pearl Harbor' and caused significant damage to national security.
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Special Counsel Whacks Trump For Claims That His Theft Of Docs Is Just Like Biden

Prosecuting Donald Trump is a challenging process with his lawyers raising various arguments. Trump's legal team demanded vast classified information believing the prosecution was part of a political agenda.

Review of Sensitive Issues Slows Potential Release of Biden Transcript

The White House is considering whether to release a transcript of President Biden's interview with a special counsel, but the decision is complicated by sensitive material and concerns about executive privilege.
The White House has indicated that it may release the transcript to counter the special counsel's characterization of Biden's memory, but no commitment has been made and there is no timeline for a possible disclosure.

The Special Counsel Isn't Saying Judge Cannon Is A Moron. But ...

Judge Aileen Cannon will hold a hearing to determine what classified evidence the government will be forced to disclose in the Trump documents case.
Prosecutors accuse Judge Cannon of applying the wrong standard in two orders regarding the placement of exhibits on the public docket.

Material From Russia Investigation Went Missing as Trump Left Office

A binder containing highly classified information connected to the investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election disappeared toward the end of Donald Trump's presidency.
The disappearance raised concerns that sensitive information could be inappropriately shared and intelligence agencies believe the missing material could reveal secret sources and methods.

USAF cracks down on 'need to know' violations in wake of Discord leaks

The U.S. Air Force is implementing reforms to ensure that airmen have both clearance and a "need to know" before accessing sensitive information.
The leak of classified documents by Massachusetts Air National Guardsman Jack Teixeira was attributed to a lack of supervision and personnel disregarding the requirement to have a valid reason to access information.
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