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crime-and-justice2 years ago•2 min saved

"CIA Computer Scientist Joshua Schulte Receives 40-Year Sentence for WikiLeaks Leaks"

Joshua Schulte, a former CIA employee, has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for leaking classified information to WikiLeaks, including the Vault 7 documents detailing the CIA's cyber capabilities. The leak, the largest in CIA history, damaged national security and cost the agency millions. Schulte, convicted of illegal gathering and transmission of national defense information, also faces charges related to possessing child pornography. Prosecutors say he leaked the information due to work-related grievances, while his attorney maintains his innocence.

via The Washington Post|

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crime-and-justice2 years ago•1 min saved

"CIA Leaker Joshua Schulte Receives 40-Year Prison Sentence"

Joshua Schulte, convicted of orchestrating the largest leak of classified material in CIA history by handing WikiLeaks a trove of CIA cyber espionage tools, has been sentenced to 40 years in prison. The leaked information revealed CIA hacking operations and spying efforts, leading to catastrophic impact on the agency. Prosecutors argued that Schulte's actions were driven by revenge and also highlighted his possession of child pornography.

via ABC News|

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