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Jim Sensenbrenner: the misdemeanor statute does not require intent. It's a strict liability statute, and it relates to the removal and…

On the recordJuly 11, 2016
the misdemeanor statute does not require intent. It's a strict liability statute, and it relates to the removal and retention of classified information.
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Jim Sensenbrenner
Republican · Wisconsin

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Sensenbrenner explains the legal implications of the statute regarding classified information.

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