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A resolution in the Julian Assange case
RCFP's Gabe Rottman explains what we know about Julian Assange's plea deal.
July 1, 2024
By
Gabe Rottman
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National Security
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UK High Court delays Assange appeal
Gabe Rottman analyzes the court's decision to delay a ruling on whether Assange can appeal his extradition to the U.S.
April 1, 2024
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Gabe Rottman
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First Amendment
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Assange seeks to renew his appeal in the UK
RCFP's Gabe Rottman explains why one of the U.S. government's arguments in Julian Assange's case is so concerning.
February 26, 2024
By
Gabe Rottman
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First Amendment
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DOJ revises prosecutors’ manual on news media guidelines
The revised section of the "Justice Manual" includes some notable points of interest for journalists.
February 20, 2024
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Gabe Rottman
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Newsgathering
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A record sentence in the ‘Vault 7’ leak case
Joshua Schulte's 40-year sentence is the longest to date for the unauthorized disclosure of national defense information.
February 12, 2024
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Gabe Rottman
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National Security
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Reporters Committee statement on the arrest of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich
The Reporters Committee joins the calls for the Russian Federation to immediately release Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich.
April 1, 2023
By
Jenn Topper
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Newsgathering
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When the Espionage Act was used directly against the press
A long-form clarification for last week’s post on the Espionage Act
October 24, 2022
By
Gabe Rottman
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National Security
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A century of repression?
RCFP's Gabe Rottman takes a look at a new book that explores the Espionage Act of 1917 and press freedom.
October 17, 2022
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Gabe Rottman
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National Security
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Ahead of Daniel Hale sentencing, RCFP highlights concern about severe sentences in leak cases
RCFP filed a friend-of-the-court brief last week in advance of Daniel Hale’s sentencing for violating the Espionage Act.
July 19, 2021
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Gabe Rottman
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Newsgathering
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DOJ drops John Bolton pre-publication review lawsuit
The Bolton suit, which RCFP called "flatly unconstitutional," was one of the more extraordinary moves by the DOJ under former President Trump.
June 21, 2021
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Gabe Rottman
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Prior Restraint
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