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Former DOJ prosecutor charged with stealing sealed Jack Smith report

Why this story

Justice system integrity story with unique DOJ self-policing angle, distinct from other Trump coverage.

LEFT FEED REALITY

Ex-DOJ attorney Carmen Lineberger faces felony theft charges for emailing sealed Trump investigation files to herself.

RIGHT FEED REALITY

FBI Director Kash Patel announced charges against ex-prosecutor who stole 'confidential' Jack Smith investigation documents.

GLOBAL POV

Carmen Lineberger, 62, pleaded not guilty to four criminal counts for disguising stolen investigation files as cake recipes.

Hidden Truth
Hidden truth: Senior prosecutor successfully emailed classified files as 'cake recipes' for over a year before detection under new FBI leadership.
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Should federal prosecutors face enhanced penalties when convicted of stealing classified documents?