JONATHAN TURLEY: Former prosecutor accused of stealing files and hiding them as recipes
Former prosecutor Carmen Mercedes Lineberger has been indicted for allegedly stealing confidential Justice Department files. She is accused of hiding these documents under the guise of cake recipes and transferring them to her personal email. Lineberger faces multiple charges, including obstruction of justice and theft of government property, and has pleaded not guilty.
- ▪Carmen Mercedes Lineberger faces four criminal charges related to the theft of confidential Justice Department material.
- ▪She allegedly concealed the documents by renaming them as cake recipes.
- ▪Lineberger has pleaded not guilty and could face up to 20 years in prison for the obstruction charge.
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Opinion JONATHAN TURLEY: Former prosecutor accused of stealing files and hiding them as recipes Lineberger faces four criminal charges tied to allegedly taking Jack Smith's sealed report By Jonathan Turley Fox News Published May 21, 2026 1:04pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for May 21 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Former Justice Department prosecutor Carmen Mercedes Lineberger has been indicted for allegedly removing confidential Justice Department material and then concealing her efforts.
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