Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - MSNBC - 20170503:15:43:00
>> that conduct is not treated by the u.s. government as criminal conduct. i've been asked in other context, isn't it true that the espionage statute has no carve out for journalists? that's true. at least in my lifetime, the department of juisticejustice'ss been news gathering is not going to be investigated or prosecuted as a criminal act. that's how it is thought of. >> investigative reporter taking advantage of and celebrating the liberties that we have under the first amendment at the "washington post" or the "new york times," trying to talk to people in the ic ask get the maximum amount ...