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Gov't Resp. to Drake Mot. to Dismis re: Counts One-Five, United States v. Drake, No. 1:10-cr-00181 (D. Md. Mar. 11, 2011)

Goverment's response brief to Drake's motion to dismiss Counts One through Five of the indictment, arguing that the language of the Espionage Act has well-established meaning and the First Amendment does not apply to the retention of documents by a government employee.

March 11, 2011

Press-related prosecutions under the Espionage Act

Legal filings in Espionage Act prosecutions of individuals accused of disclosing information to the press and public

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Spyware manufacturers should be held accountable in U.S. courts for actions violating U.S. law, Knight Institute says

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Knight Institute Seeks Immediate Release of Trump Administration Agreements with Major Law Firms

 Says records are key to public’s understanding of administration’s vindictive campaign against political opponents

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