Edward Snowden Charged Under the Espionage Act by Stephen Lendman On June 21, Obama’s Justice Department charged Snowden with espionage. It did so ruthlessly, irresponsibly and unconstitutionally. It wrongfully accused him of violating 1917 Espionage Act provisions. It was enacted during WW I. It’s long ago outdated. It has no current relevance. It belongs in … Continue reading Edward Snowden Charged Under the Espionage Act