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Headline Roundup June 6th, 2017

NSA Leaker Found

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The Justice Department has announced charges against NSA contractor Reality Winner for allegedly leaking classified information to a news organization.

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Intelligence Contractor Is Charged in First Leak Case Under Trump
Intelligence Contractor Is Charged in First Leak Case Under Trump

New York Times (News)

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An intelligence contractor was charged with sending a classified report about Russia’s interference in the 2016 election to the news media, the Justice Department announced Monday, the first criminal leak case under President Trump.

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NSA Leaker Is A Bernie Supporter Who ‘Resists’ Trump
NSA Leaker Is A Bernie Supporter Who ‘Resists’ Trump

The Daily Caller

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The 25-year-old woman who stole “Top Secret” documents from the National Security Agency and leaked them to The Intercept appears to be a supporter of Bernie Sanders and other progressive icons, such as Bill Maher and Michael Moore.

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Accused NSA leaker Reality Leigh Winner left easily followed trail, FBI says
Accused NSA leaker Reality Leigh Winner left easily followed trail, FBI says

USA TODAY

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The Justice Department has announced charges against an NSA contractor for allegedly leaking classified information to a news organization. 25 year old Reality Winner reportedly removed confidential information from an NSA site in Georgia. The charges were announced after The Intercept published an NSA briefing about the alleged Russian meddling in last year's election.

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