JOURNAL ARTICLE

Reflections on Julian Assange, the Espionage Act, and the Great Intelligence Hoax.

  • Published In: Washington Report on Middle East Affairs, 2024, v. 43, n. 5. P. 39 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Fein, Bruce 3 of 3

Abstract

Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, recently pleaded guilty to one count of violating the Espionage Act and was sentenced to time served. Despite the vast amount of classified information published by WikiLeaks, the United States was unable to identify any disclosure that caused harm to the country or benefited a foreign nation. This raises questions about the government's use of surveillance power and the value of intelligence gathering. The article argues for greater transparency and a narrowing of the Espionage Act. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Washington Report on Middle East Affairs. 2024/08, Vol. 43, Issue 5, p39
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Law
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:8755-4917
  • Accession Number:178935535
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