From the Washington Post:
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been charged under seal, prosecutors inadvertently revealed in a recently unsealed court filing — a development that could significantly advance the probe into Russian interference in the 2016 election and have major implications for those who publish government secrets.
The disclosure came in a filing in a case unrelated to Assange. Assistant U.S. Attorney Kellen S. Dwyer, urging a judge to keep the matter sealed, wrote that “due to the sophistication of the defendant and the publicity surrounding the case, no other procedure is likely to keep confidential the fact that Assange has been charged.” Later, Dwyer wrote the charges would “need to remain sealed until Assange is arrested.”
Read the rest of the WaPo story here.
Without any more detail, it’s difficult to make out what the next steps are. But between the Assange charges as well as potential upcoming indictments from the Team Mueller (today, November 16th, may very well be another “Mueller Friday”), it’s got to be uncomfortable for the temporary residents of America’s White House.
Must make sure to get more popcorn later on today. Stay tuned, everyone!