• The Espionage Act versus the First Amendment

  • Oct 14 2024
  • Length: 51 mins
  • Podcast

The Espionage Act versus the First Amendment

  • Summary

  • Was the June 2024 conviction of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange for violating the Espionage Act a victory for national security or a defeat for freedom of the press? What are the rights but also the responsibilities that journalists and media organizations have with regards to publishing classified information? CNN journalist Jill Dougherty, FPRI Senior Fellow George Croner, and national security legal expert Jim Petrila join Overheard to discuss this issue and the implications for national security and the First Amendment.
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