A free press and public engagement with the media are critical to any healthy democracy.
But stealing and leaking private personal tax information,
Scripts and individuals of the legal protection of their most sensitive data,
Prosecutors wrote in a court filing recommending little John be sentenced
To the maximum of five years in prison.
I acted out of a sincere misguided belief, Little John said in court Monday,
Adding that he was serving the country, And that people had a right to the tax information.
We as a country make the best decisions When we are all properly informed,
Little John said, Little John added that he was
Aware of the potential consequences of his actions,
And knew he would one day be here in federal court.
Facing those consequences, My actions undermine the fragile faith
In government institutions and us, Little John said,
This story has been updated with additional details.
A free press and public engagement with the media are critical to any healthy democracy.
But stealing and leaking private personal tax information,
Scripts and individuals of the legal protection of their most sensitive data,
Prosecutors wrote in a court filing recommending little John be sentenced
To the maximum of five years in prison.
I acted out of a sincere misguided belief, Little John said in court Monday,
Adding that he was serving the country, And that people had a right to the tax information.
We as a country make the best decisions When we are all properly informed.