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More than likely he'd be prosecuted for computer crimes, not violations of speech limitations.



He'd be prosecuted under the espionage act[0] per the charges against him. The espionage act limits speech.

[0]-http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2013/jun/22/snowden...


This thread is about consequences when the a priori restraint to free speech is not in existence. Please don't derail.




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