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Originally Posted by Damien
Prosecute them for what? They didn't leak it so they didn't break any law with regards to violating secrecy laws and they're then otherwise protected by the 1st amendment. They don't just believe in freedom of the press, it's part of their laws. I am not even sure the President can dictate to the DOJ who should be prosecuted.
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Prosecute them for publishing leaked information, that they obtained through illegal means. The leaker probably broke the law, so the information they have obtained is via illegal means....
If they published content that was deemed classified, do you think the first amendment still applies ?