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He reportedly conspired with others to criminally hack in to protected computer systems. That's a crime. Journalists don't do break-ins.
by jhayward 8y ago
He reportedly conspired with others to criminally hack in to protected computer systems. That's a crime. Journalists don't do break-ins.
- mc32 8y agoOh that is such a weak hook to hang a hat on, but ok.
- jhayward 8y agoWhy do you say it is weak? There is no doubt that federal law was broken when the GRU hacked the DNC and Clinton emails. A violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1030 is a very serious crime in the US. Conspiracy to commit a felony is likewise super serious - sometimes even more serious than the underlying crime. So, why do you say 'weak', if the evidence supports the charge?
- mc32 8y agoBecause when Manning or anyone else “breaks laws” to expose wrongdoing it’s considered bona fide whistleblowing but when the goods damage a preferred ideology that same process is then “bad”.
- close04 8y agoLet's not forget the famous Gen. Petraeus [0] who only had to admit guilt for a misdemeanor charge of "mishandling classified material", the more lawyery way of saying he divulged classified information to his mistress in bed. Justice is for "soldiers". Generals get a pat on the back even for espionage. [0] https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/how-david-petraeus-avoided-felony-charges-and-possible-prison-time https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/how-d...