Crime & Justice

Ex-Intel Boss Stole Top Secret Docs for at Least a DECADE, Air Force Says

‘DESPICABLE’

Lt. Col. Robert Birchum was traumatized from childhood abuse as well as combat service, his lawyers countered.

Justin Rohrlich
Justin Rohrlich 

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A photo illustration of retired Lt. Col. Robert Birchum, a house, and some folders marked “classified.”
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Justin Rohrlich

Justin Rohrlich

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