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Sessions: 'I Have a Message for Would-Be Leakers: Don't Do It!'

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WASHINGTON - Attorney General Jeff Sessions is cracking down on leaks of classified information, warning would-be offenders: "Don't do it!"

"This nation must end the culture of leaks. We will investigate and seek to bring criminals to justice. We will not allow rogue anonymous sources with security clearances to sell out our country any longer," he told reporters Friday.

Sessions made the announcement during a briefing at the Department of Justice where he said the leaks jeopardize the safety and security of the American public.

"I strongly agree with the president and condemn in the strongest terms the staggering number of leaks undermining the ability of our government to protect this country," said Sessions. "Just yesterday, we saw reports in the media about conversations the president had with foreign leaders."

The DOJ revealed the number of leaks has spiked, which has tripled the number of active leak investigations since January.

"We are taking a stand. This culture of leaking must stop," said Sessions.

The DOJ would not disclose details of current investigations but added that they have dedicated more people to tackle leaks and prosecute those who decide to break the law.

"If you improperly disclose, we will find out," Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats warned during Friday's briefing. "We will investigate you, we will prosecute you and you will not be happy with the result."


 

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