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United States v. Brown

Case Law

Country

United States

Country Location

Latitude: 39.778231903243785

Longitude: -100.8801256788983

Country Location (linked Case Law): United States

Decision Date: Jan 22, 2015

Case Status: Closed

Case Outcome (Procedural)

Motion Granted
Remanded for Decision in Accordance with Ruling

Case Outcome (Disposition)

Sanctions (Imprisonment and/or Fine)

Keywords

Cyber Security
Media/Press

Judicial Body: First Instance Court

Case Number: No. 3:12-CR-00317-L

Case Summary: In this case, the defendant, Barrett Brown, a journalist, pled guilty after being charged in three separate indictments by the United States government. Although two trials were set against him, Barrett eventually pled guilty to three separate crimes. On January 22, 2015, a federal district court judged sentenced Brown to 63 months in prison.

Case Significance: The decision establishes a binding or persuasive precedent within its jurisdiction.

Source URL: Columbia Global Freedom of Expression

Collection

CIPIT

Date Updated: May 10, 2024

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US v Brown 1.pdf
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