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- 5
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Russell Sentenced for Accessing Ginsburg's Records
Trent Russell, a former healthcare worker from Bellevue, Nebraska, was sentenced to two years in prison for illegally accessing and altering the health records of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in 2019. Russell, who worked as a transplant coordinator, was found guilty of accessing Ginsburg's records and posting them on forums known for antisemitic conspiracy theories, although he was acquitted of publishing false claims about her death. Despite his defense highlighting his military service and work as a transplant coordinator, the court condemned his actions as 'truly despicable' and lacking empathy. During the trial, Russell provided unconvincing explanations for his actions, including blaming his cat for the unauthorized access. Prosecutors argued for a harsher sentence, citing Ginsburg's vulnerability due to her public profile, age, and illness. The case underscores the severe consequences of breaching privacy, especially involving high-profile public figures.
- Total News Sources
- 13
- Left
- 5
- Center
- 3
- Right
- 1
- Unrated
- 4
- Last Updated
- 13 days ago
- Bias Distribution
- 56% Left
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