News Alert: Two prosecutors involved in Julian Assange case argued against Espionage Act charges

The prosecutors examining the WikiLeaks founder's case feared such charges posed serious risks for First Amendment protections and had other concerns, according to people familiar with the matter. The previously undisclosed disagreement inside the Justice Department underscores the fraught, high-stakes nature of the government's years-long effort to counter Assange, an Internet-age publisher who has repeatedly declared his hostility toward U.S. foreign policy and military operations.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     News Alert May 24, 5:50 PM     Two prosecutors involved in Julian Assange case argued against Espionage Act charges The prosecutors examining the WikiLeaks founder's case feared such charges posed serious risks for First Amendment protections and had other concerns, according to people familiar with the matter. The previously undisclosed disagreement inside the Justice Department underscores the fraught, high-stakes nature of the government's years-long effort to counter Assange, an Internet-age publisher who has repeatedly declared his hostility toward U.S. foreign policy and military operations. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2019 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071