Ex-prosecutor charged with sending herself copy of Smith report on Trump classified files probe
A former federal prosecutor has been charged with sending a sealed report regarding Donald Trump's classified documents investigation to her personal email. Carmen Lineberger allegedly altered the file name to conceal her actions before emailing it. She has pleaded not guilty to the charges, which include theft of government property.
- ▪Carmen Lineberger, a former federal prosecutor, is facing charges for sending a sealed report to her personal email.
- ▪The indictment claims she altered the file name to disguise the document's true nature.
- ▪Lineberger has pleaded not guilty to charges including theft of government property.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onEx-prosecutor charged with sending herself copy of Smith report on Trump classified files probeA former federal prosecutor is facing federal charges over allegations that she sent a report detailing Jack Smith’s investigation into President Donald Trump’s hoarding of classified documents to her personal email account, despite a judge’s order to ...ByALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press and ERIC TUCKER Associated PressMay 20, 2026, 1:45 PM1:43The U.S. Department of Justice logo is before a news conference, Monday, May 4, 2026, in Washington.
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