@RobertEllsberg on Twitter: "@MaryKayKenney 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." / Twitter

“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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Mary Kay Kenney

@MaryKayKenney

Apr 13, 2019

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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@RobertEllsberg

Apr 13, 2019

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.

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@RobertEllsberg

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.

2:21 PM · Apr 13, 2019

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