“If the prosecution succeeds,” Goodale warns, “investigative reporting based on classified information will be given a near death blow.” washingtonpost.com/outlook/2019/0
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I don’t agree...and I want to know more about Assange‘s role in manipulating information with the intent to influence the 2016 US election. Assange is no modern-day hero.
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Tho the specific charges relate to his role in helping to expose war crimes—charges the Obama admin investigated and chose not to pursue on 1st amendment grounds. Question is whether this the narrow wedge Trump admin will use to go after what he terms The Enemy of the People.
You don’t have to think Assange is a hero or approve his role in ‘16 election (which surely Trump doesn’t want to discuss!) to be concerned. First time ever that a journalist/publisher (albeit one with dodgy credentials) has faced charges for publishing secrets. Wouldn’t be last.
Thank you...and yes I now understand better the bigger issues and the need to look past Assange—the personal creep I find him to be. Again, thank you for the context.
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