US Government Indicts Journalist For 'Scouring' Internet
US prosecutors indict journalist for uncovering and sharing unaired parts of Tucker Carlson's interview with Kanye West
United States prosecutors indicted Florida-based journalist Timothy Burke for uncovering and sharing unaired portions of a Fox News interview between Tucker Carlson and Kanye West.
As Motherboard reported, the unaired video contained racist and antisemitic remarks by the rapper as well as a bizarre claim that “‘fake children’ had been placed in his house to manipulate his children.”
Fox News claimed they were “hacked,” and the FBI subsequently raided Burke’s home newsroom in 2023.
By charging Burke, the U.S. Justice Department is sending a clear signal to the news media that prosecutors will not hesitate to aid a powerful or influential corporation in suppressing investigative journalism.
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It is a shame that it is allowed to silence journalism. Rich people rule, not our legislature!!!
Beltway priorities and broad application of hacking and terrorism definitions to cover everyone online for potential prosecution under either CFAA or 1917 Espionage Act. Thank goodness the FISA Court applies such a critical eye to these cases to protect the public from abuse, eh?