Espionage Act
Coverage of Espionage Act in the Nexus archive.
- GREGG JARRETT: Release the Biden tapes and let Americans hear the truth for themselves
Joe Biden is accused of retaining and disclosing classified government documents, including sensitive information shared with his unvetted ghostwriter, as revealed in a 2024 report by former special counsel Robert Hur. The Department of Justice seeks to release audio recordings and transcripts of Biden's interview, which he is attempting to block via a lawsuit. The case involves violations of the Espionage Act and Biden's alleged use of classified materials for personal memoirs.
- CIA whistleblower claims Obama-era espionage charges against him were a test run for targeting Trump
Former CIA counterterrorism chief John Kiriakou claims his 2012 Espionage Act prosecution under the Obama administration was a trial run for Democratic 'lawfare' tactics later used against Donald Trump. He alleges the case tested legal strategies to bankrupt and ruin political rivals, citing figures like Brett Tolman and CIA Director John Brennan. The DOJ accused Kiriakou of betraying trust by revealing a covert officer's identity.