Despite COVID-19 Risks, Justice Department Opposes Compassionate Release For Reality Winner
The Justice Department opposes the compassionate release of NSA whistleblower Reality Winner from federal prison despite her risk of contracting COVID-19.
Reality Winner Finally Transferred To Federal Prison Where She’ll Serve Sentence
Former NSA contractor Reality Winner was transferred to Federal Medical Center Carswell in Fort Worth, Texas, where she will be incarcerated for her sentence.
Barrett Brown Says Justice Department Subpoenaed The Intercept For Records On Him
The in-house counsel for the Intercept received a subpoena from the Justice Department for all communications between journalist Barrett Brown and his editor.
Interview With CIA Whistleblower John Kiriakou On His New Book About Surviving Prison
Former CIA officer and whistleblower John Kiriakou joins special episode of “Unauthorized Disclosure” to discuss his new book, “Doing Time Like A Spy.”
Imprisoned CIA Whistleblower Jeffrey Sterling Put In Solitary After Officer Threatened Him
Bureau Of Prisons covers for officer after he bullies CIA whistleblower Jeffrey Sterling then puts him in solitary confinement.
Bureau Of Prisons Contends CIA Whistleblower Jeffrey Sterling Is Lying About Heart Problems
Federal officials accused imprisoned CIA whistleblower Jeffrey Sterling of lying about his medical condition, even as he endures pain and suffering.
Changes To Federal Solitary Confinement Rules Modestly Improve Cruel Conditions
The Bureau of Prisons changed its policies governing Special Management Units in federal prisons, but they are unlikely to meaningfully improve living conditions.
Appeals Court: Prisoners Have ‘Liberty Interest’ In Not Being Put In Secretive Prison Units
A federal appeals court reinstated a case challenging the government’s use of secretive, experimental prison units known as communications management units.
JPMorgan Chase To Repay Former Prisoners Forced To Use High-Fee Debit Cards
Chase’s exclusive contract was a “deceptive, fraudulent and illegal scheme” to exploit “one of the most vulnerable groups imaginable.”