Good Question more on Could NY Times face a treason trial?

[David Farber <dave () farber net>]

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From: Gene Spafford <spaf () cerias purdue edu>
Date: January 24, 2006 2:32:57 PM EST
To: dave () farber net
Subject: Re: [IP] more on Could NY Times face a treason trial?

I would be interested in someone pointing out the exact section of  
the US Code under which the NY Times might be prosecuted so we can  
all look at it instead of further speculation on the issue.

My current understanding is that treason requires action with  
knowledge and intent to cause harm to the country.  It would seem  
difficult to make that case about the NY Times incident.  If  
anything, they could claim they were trying to protect the  
Constitution by their disclosure.  However, I am always willing to  
learn something new!




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