A new batch of charges against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has alarmed free speech advocates who say it threatens to criminalize legitimate journalistic practices
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Prosecutors on Thursday accused Assange of 17 additional charges, including"unlawfully obtaining" and disclosing classified information in violation of the federal Espionage Act.This case, potentially more so than the first batch of charges filed against Assange last month, could draw into question the legality of basic newsgathering techniques used everyday by journalists.
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