A Trump U.S. Attorney’s Professional Misconduct Must Be Kept “Private and Confidential”

theintercept.com·Matt Sledge
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Investigative Journalism

This article is investigative reporting that documents findings through evidence and sourcing. It is not considered a psychological operation.

This article is not considered a psychological operation. It reports that a New York ethics panel found former U.S. Attorney John Sarcone committed professional misconduct, potentially for retaliating against a newspaper, but is withholding details, citing confidentiality rules. The article highlights concerns from press freedom groups about secrecy surrounding misconduct allegations involving high-profile prosecutors.

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