I have not noticed this. Some of the most high-profile ones, recently Edward Snowden, Chelsea Manning, and Reality Winner have not even received allegations, to my knowledge. Nor historically, with Daniel Ellsberg or Mark “Deep Throat” Felt. The only instance I can think of is Julian Assange’s rape charges, which seemed to have merit.
I have not noticed this. Some of the most high-profile ones, recently Edward Snowden, Chelsea Manning, and Reality Winner have not even received allegations, to my knowledge. Nor historically, with Daniel Ellsberg or Mark “Deep Throat” Felt. The only instance I can think of is Julian Assange’s rape charges, which seemed to have merit.