{"id":2081013,"date":"2023-10-27T06:55:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-27T10:55:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/irs-leaker-who-stole-trumps-tax-returns-gets-slap-on-the-wrist-from-biden-doj\/"},"modified":"2023-10-27T06:59:59","modified_gmt":"2023-10-27T10:59:59","slug":"irs-leaker-who-stole-trumps-tax-returns-gets-slap-on-the-wrist-from-biden-doj","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/irs-leaker-who-stole-trumps-tax-returns-gets-slap-on-the-wrist-from-biden-doj\/","title":{"rendered":"Biden DOJ gives lenient punishment to IRS leaker of Trump&#8217;s tax returns."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Firs-leaker-who-stole-trumps-tax-returns-gets-slap-on-the-wrist-from-biden-doj%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2081013&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><div class=\"article-content\">\n<h2>IRS Contractor Pleads Guilty to Leaking Tax Return Information<\/h2>\n<blockquote>\n<p>On Oct. 12,\u200d former IRS contractor\u2062 Charles Littlejohn \u2063pleaded <a href=\"https:\/\/abcnews.go.com\/US\/wireStory\/irs-contractor-pleads-guilty-leak-tax-return-information-103941418\">guilty<\/a> to disclosing \u2063tax return information without authorization.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>The\u2062 Shocking Leaks of Trump&#8217;s Tax Information<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Before the 2020 election, someone leaked multiple years of President Donald \u2062Trump&#8217;s tax information to The New \u2062York Times. The Times reported \u2062that it had <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/irs-leaker-who-stole-trumps-tax-returns-gets-slap-on-the-wrist-from-biden-doj\/\" title=\"Biden DOJ gives lenient punishment to IRS leaker of Trump's tax returns.\">obtained detailed\u200b tax-return data<\/a> for Mr. Trump and his business \u200corganization. This revelation caused \u200dquite \u2064a\u2064 stir.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"fdrlst__b89e9-paragraph-2-long d-flex justify-content-center\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; \" id=\"fdrlst__b89e9-1595956452\">\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1379703300879-0\" class=\"mb-30\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fdrlst__b89e9-df738a59f45e6837c946264a39656ae9 fdrlst__b89e9-paragraph-2\" id=\"fdrlst__b89e9-df738a59f45e6837c946264a39656ae9\"><\/div>\n<h3>A Similar \u2063Incident in 2021<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<p>In June 2021, \u200cProPublica reported that it had\u200b obtained\u200b a vast trove of IRS data on the tax returns of wealthy individuals spanning over 15 years.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>Charles\u200b Littlejohn&#8217;s\u2062 Devious Actions<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Charles\u2064 Littlejohn, an IRS contractor, managed to evade the agency&#8217;s security measures and accessed tax return data. He\u2064 used a \u2063search technique to\u200b find\u200d tax \u200breturns that matched specific characteristics and uploaded the data to a \u200dprivate website. \u200cLittlejohn then leaked\u200c the information to reporters, intentionally\u2063 obstructing any future \u2062investigation \u2063by deleting \u2062evidence.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>The\u200d Investigation\u2063 and\u200c Charges<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<p>The case was investigated by \u200cthe Treasury \u2063Department Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA). TIGTA referred\u200c the\u200d case to the U.S. Department of\u200c Justice, who decided to charge Littlejohn with &#8220;disclosing tax return information\u200b without authorization.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>A Controversial Plea Deal<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Prosecutors in the Biden Justice Department recommended a plea deal for Littlejohn, suggesting a prison sentence of eight to 14 months and a fine of up\u200b to $40,000. However, critics argue that this punishment is \u2062too lenient for\u200d such a \u2063massive and illegal \u2062breach of private tax information.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>Connections and\u2062 Concerns<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Investigative journalist Paul Sperry revealed that \u200cLittlejohn \u2064worked for Booz Allen Hamilton, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/exclusive-desantis-will-issue-emergency-order-barring-state-licenses-for-florida-facilities-that-house-illegal-alien-children-from-biden-border-crisis\/\" title=\"Exclusive -- DeSantis Will Issue Emergency Order Barring State Licenses for Florida Facilities that House Illegal Alien Children from Biden Border Crisis\">major government contractor<\/a>. Littlejohn&#8217;s theft of Trump&#8217;s\u200c tax data occurred while\u2062 he was working \u200bat the \u2062IRS\u200d under a contract with Booz Allen. Sperry also highlighted the troubling fact that the IRS recently awarded a lucrative \u200dcontract to Booz Allen for \u200cthe modernization of its computer databases.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>A Troubling Pattern<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<p>This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/man-charged-in-stabbing-death-of-another-alleged-subway-menace\/\" title=\"Man accused of killing another alleged subway troublemaker now faces charges.\">incident raises concerns<\/a> about political motivations and potential \u2062sabotage. It is \u2062reminiscent of the\u200b previous IRS\u200d scandal involving unfair treatment of conservative groups. Despite promises to address such abuses of\u200c power, it seems that history is repeating itself.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>Implications and Call for Action<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<p>The House Ways and Means Committee, responsible for\u2063 overseeing the Treasury \u200bDepartment and the IRS, should thoroughly\u2064 examine the contract with Booz \u2063Allen \u2064and investigate any potential conflicts of interest. \u2063It is crucial \u2064to ensure the\u2062 protection\u2063 of\u200b private tax information and prevent further breaches.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\">\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u200d What legal consequences \u2064can \u2064individuals \u2063face for leaking sensitive information and compromising the \u200dprivacy\u2062 of countless individuals<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u200b Vestigations and potentially compromising the privacy of countless \u2063individuals.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>The\u200b\u200b\u2062 Consequences of the Leak<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Leaking tax return information can have severe consequences, both for individuals and for the integrity\u2064 of \u2064the tax \u200dsystem. The privacy of taxpayers is of utmost importance, and the unauthorized disclosure of \u200btheir\u2062 personal financial information \u2062is a breach of trust. It can also lead\u2062 to identity theft, fraud, and other forms of financial harm.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>Protecting Taxpayer Information<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Instances like this underscore \u2062the need for robust security measures to protect taxpayer information. The\u2063 IRS must continue to enhance \u2063its security\u200c protocols to \u2063prevent unauthorized\u200c access and leaks. Contractors and employees must undergo thorough background checks, and access to sensitive data should\u200d be tightly controlled and monitored. Regular audits and\u2064 training programs can also help reinforce the importance of data security.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>Legal Consequences for Littlejohn<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<p>As a result of his guilty plea, \u2062Charles Littlejohn is now facing legal consequences\u2064 for his actions. He could be sentenced to \u2062a maximum of five years\u2063 in prison and\u200b fines of \u200cup to $250,000. In addition, he may be subject to civil penalties and further legal action from\u2062 those affected by the leak.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>The Role of Whistleblowers<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<p>While leaks of sensitive information can be detrimental, it is essential to\u2062 recognize the role of \u2062whistleblowers in exposing wrongdoing. \u200dIn some\u2064 cases, \u2062leaks have brought to light important issues of public interest.\u2062 However, it is crucial that whistleblowers\u2062 follow \u200dproper channels and protocols \u2063to ensure the information is handled appropriately and without\u200d causing\u2063 unnecessary harm.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>The Importance of Transparency and Accountability<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Instances like the leaking of tax return information highlight the need \u200cfor \u2063transparency and \u2062accountability in government agencies. The\u200b public must have confidence that their personal information is\u2062 being \u200bhandled securely \u2063and that any breaches will be thoroughly\u2063 investigated and addressed. Timely reporting and swift action to\u200d hold responsible individuals \u2064accountable is crucial to rebuild trust and maintain the integrity of the system.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<p>The guilty plea \u200bof \u2063Charles Littlejohn serves as\u2063 a reminder\u2063 of the potential risks \u2063and consequences associated with leaking \u200ctax return information. It highlights the importance of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/irs-contractor-charged-for-leaking-tax-returns-of-trump-thousands-of-wealth-taxpayers\/\" title=\"IRS contractor charged with leaking Trump's tax returns and thousands of wealthy taxpayers'.\">safeguarding taxpayer data<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/armed-man-arrested-at-rfk-jr-s-los-angeles-event-after-impersonating-bodyguard\/\" title=\"Man with weapon apprehended at RFK Jr.'s LA event for posing as bodyguard.\">implementing robust security measures<\/a>, and holding individuals accountable\u200d for their\u2064 actions. As the IRS \u2063continues to enhance\u2063 its\u200b security protocols, the public must remain \u2062vigilant and demand transparency \u2062to ensure the privacy and integrity of the \u2064tax\u200c system.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On Oct. 12, Charles Littlejohn, a former IRS contractor, admitted guilt for unauthorized disclosure of tax return information. Prior to the 2020 election, someone leaked President Donald Trump&#8217;s tax data spanning several years to The New York Times. On Sept. 27, 2020, the Times revealed they had &#8220;acquired tax-return data&#8221; covering an extended period.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2512,"featured_media":2081014,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[546],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2081013","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-federalist"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2081013","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2512"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2081013"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2081013\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2081014"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2081013"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2081013"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2081013"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}