Accusations flew thick and fast: he was charged with amassing defense secrets and funneling them to WikiLeaks.
The government’s indictment unveiled a trail of what they termed as Schulte’s false narratives throughout the federal scrutiny.
These ranged from Schulte’s disavowal of disclosing select files, to claims of not possessing classified materials, and even denying extracting information from the CIA.
FBI agent Richard Evanchec’s testimony added another layer, stating Schulte lied about his links to WikiLeaks’ explosive 2017 secret document release.
As the dust settled post-hearing, both Schulte’s counsel and the U.S. Attorney’s Office remained tight-lipped, opting not to comment immediately.
Representing the government were David Denton, Michael Lockard, and Nicholas Bradley from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York.
Meanwhile, Schulte, representing himself for the motion for acquittal, was otherwise defended by César De Castro and Shannon McManus from the Law Firm of Cesar De Castro PC.
CIA WikiLeaks Coder : The Saga Continues
With most convictions upheld but the obstruction count rebuffed, Schulte’s tale becomes another chapter in the intricate tapestry of legal battles involving classified information leaks. As the curtains draw on this act, one can only anticipate the next twist in this saga.
