Journalist Charged with Leaking Confidential Information
Former Journalist Faces 14 Charges
Timothy Burke Accused of Hacking and Leaking Confidential Information
Timothy Burke, a former journalist and media consultant, has been charged with 14 federal crimes, including conspiracy, computer fraud, and wire fraud. The charges stem from allegations that Burke hacked into the computer systems of several organizations and leaked confidential information.
The indictment alleges that Burke obtained unauthorized access to the computer systems of the Major League Baseball Players Association, the New York Yankees, and the Boston Red Sox. He is accused of stealing and leaking internal emails, financial records, and other confidential information.
Burke is also accused of conspiring with others to obtain and disclose confidential information. The indictment alleges that Burke paid hackers to obtain access to the computer systems of the organizations.
The charges against Burke are the latest in a series of high-profile cases involving the hacking and leaking of confidential information. In recent years, hackers have targeted a wide range of organizations, including government agencies, corporations, and non-profit organizations.
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