Florida prosecutor charged for emailing herself key Trump investigation files

Carmen Lineberger, a 62-year-old former managing assistant U.S. attorney in the Southern District of Florida, has been charged with two counts of theft of government money or property for allegedly emailing herself confidential Justice Department records related to Jack Smith’s investigation into President Trump, disguising the documents as dessert recipes and sending them to her personal email accounts. She pleaded not guilty; the Volume II Report she allegedly accessed was later sealed by Judge Aileen Cannon. If convicted, she could face up to 20 years in prison. The case involves DOJ materials tied to the Trump probe and highlights concerns over safeguarding sensitive records.