Contractor Indicted Over Leaks to the Washington Post

Contractor Indicted Over Leaks to the Washington Post

“A government contractor whose handling of classified information triggered a court-authorized search of a Washington Post reporter’s home was charged Thursday by a federal grand jury in Maryland with six felony violations of the Espionage Act,” Politico reports.

FBI search of Washington Post reporter’s home threatens press freedom

By Becky Tallent | FāVS News Columnist The views expressed in this opinion column are those of the author. They do not necessarily reflect the views of FāVS News. It used to be if the press didn’t tell you, who would? But today with social media, podcasts and other outlets, some people prefer to get their information elsewhere. Often, that information is not vetted for accuracy or even truth. That is why journalism is still important. It is also…