Criminal Prohibitions on the Publication of Classified Defense Information

Abstract

The recent online publication of classified defense documents and diplomatic cables by the organization WikiLeaks and subsequent reporting by the New York Times and other news media have focused attention on whether such publication violates U.S. criminal law. The Attorney General has reportedly stated that the Justice Department and Department of Defense are investigating the circumstances to determine whether any prosecutions will be undertaken in connection with the disclosure.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 06, 2010
Accession Number
ADA534688

Entities

People

  • Jennifer K. Elsea

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  • Library of Congress

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  • Counter WMD
  • Cyber
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
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  • Congress
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  • Department Of Defense
  • East Germany
  • Foreign Policy
  • Freedom Of Speech
  • Government (Foreign)
  • Government Employees
  • Governments
  • International Law
  • Law
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  • United States
  • United States Government

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