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Barrett Brown pleads guilty: What it means for hacker journalism

“The implications of that count are worrisome in the extreme.”

On Apr 30, 2014 by [email protected]

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Free Barrett Brown? New indictment hints at a plea deal

Barrett Brown may finally soon be free.

On Apr 2, 2014 by Dell Cameron

Crime

Why Barrett Brown should not be in jail

Brown's name-checked in the new season of House of Cards. Here's what you need to know.

On Feb 19, 2014 by [email protected]

Via

Mother of Anonymous affiliate Barrett Brown faces sentencing

Karen Lancaster McCutchin faces a year in prison for obstructing the execution of a search warrant issued against her son.

On Nov 8, 2013 by Curt Hopkins

IRL

The legacy of imprisoned investigative journalist Barrett Brown

Barrett Brown is “being persecuted for critical reporting on the growing surveillance state.” Here's a comprehensive overview of his coverage.

On Sep 20, 2013 by [email protected]

Internet Culture

The FBI’s 20 favorite articles about Barrett Brown

The U.S. government has great taste in journalism. Here are the 20 articles it selected as evidence against Barrett Brown.

On Sep 7, 2013 by Dell Cameron

Tech

Barrett Brown silenced from speaking about his trial

Inside the Earle Cabell Federal Building in Dallas yesterday afternoon, Barrett Brown and his defense team were handed a media gag order.

On Sep 5, 2013 by Audra Schroeder

Internet Culture

Why Anonymous provocateur Barrett Brown matters

Brown is not a hacker, but he's being charged as one.

On May 20, 2013 by Curt Hopkins

Society

Anonymous spokesman Barrett Brown faces new charges

Brown is now being charged for sharing a link to Wikileaks' Global Intelligence Files. Could any Twitter user who tweeted that link also face charges?

On Dec 7, 2012 by Lorraine Murphy

Tech

New album raises money for imprisoned hackers

The compilation is available now on Bandcamp.

On Oct 19, 2012 by Lorraine Murphy

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Anonymous activist Barrett Brown indicted for threatening FBI agent

Brown, arrested Sept. 12, has been charged with conspiracy to release restricted information on a government employee.

On Oct 5, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III

Tech

Arrested Anonymous member Barrett Brown sends letter from prison

'It is war. On paper, as always, but war,' online activist and Anonymous affiliate Brown wrote from the Texas prison where he is reportedly being held.

On Sep 25, 2012 by Lorraine Murphy

Tech