How the David Petraeus Prosecution Backfired

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The former director of the CIA got off easy after leaking classified material to his mistress. Other leakers aren’t so lucky.

Published Apr. 22 2015 4:05PM EDT

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April 23, 2015 Editor's note: This story has been updated throughout below to reflect Thursday's sentencing and statement from David Petraeus.

The sordid tale of marital infidelity, cyber-stalking, and spilled secrets surrounding former CIA director David Petraeus came to a close Thursday, when the former four-star general was sentenced for his...

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How the David Petraeus Prosecution Backfired

The former director of the CIA got off easy after leaking classified material to his mistress. Other leakers aren’t so lucky.

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