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Glenn Greenwald Charged With Cybercrimes in Brazil

After publishing embarrassing texts, the Intercept co-founder was accused of being part of a “criminal organization” that hacked into public officials’ cellphones.

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By Danika Fears

Journalist Glenn Greenwald has been charged with cybercrimes in Brazil for his alleged role in a “criminal organization” that hacked into the cellphones of public officials and prosecutors, The New York Times reported. According to a criminal complaint obtained by the Times, Greenwald, the co-founder of The Intercept, helped spread embarrassing messages that damaged the reputation of an anti-corruption task force. Several stories published in The Intercept have been based on leaked messages Greenwald received.

Read it at The New York Times

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