Natasha Bertrand

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Natasha Bertrand @NatashaBertrand

However, traditionally the Espionage Act has been used against US government officials, like Manning, who reveal such classified information, rather than foreign nationals who publish the information. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted May 23, 2019 Hibernated

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Natasha Bertrand @NatashaBertrand

DOJ officials are aware of 1A optics in this case & emphasized that “Assange is not being charged simply because he is a publisher." “We are not charging Assange for passively obtaining classified information," said US attorney for EDVA Zach Terwilliger. https://t.co/h4nb67ZeTJ — PolitiTweet.org

Posted May 23, 2019 Hibernated

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DOJ officials wouldn't elaborate on what led them to decide now to charge Assange with the Espionage Act rather than leave it at the original indictment on conspiracy to commit computer intrusion. Also wouldn't comment on how this might affect Assange's extradition. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted May 23, 2019 Hibernated