He faced legal battles for years after leaking the Pentagon Papers from "summary" of The Doomsday Machine by Daniel Ellsberg
Daniel Ellsberg found himself embroiled in a lengthy and tumultuous legal ordeal following his decision to release the Pentagon Papers to the public. The repercussions of his actions reverberated for years, as he faced intense scrutiny and legal challenges from the US government. His courageous act of whistleblowing had exposed the truth about the Vietnam War, but it also landed him in hot water with the authorities. The legal battles that Ellsberg endured were relentless and draining. He was charged with a slew of criminal offenses, including espionage and theft of government property. The government was determined to punish him for his actions and set a precedent for future whistleblowers. Ellsberg found himself fighting tooth and nail to defend his actions and protect his freedom. Despite the mounting pressure and threats of imprisonment, Ellsberg remained steadfast in his conviction that the public had a right to know the truth about the government's actions. He refused to back down or be intim...
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