National Security Agency (NSA) whistleblower Thomas Drake pleaded guilty to “exceeding authorized use of a computer” and could serve up to a year in prison, according to a plea agreement with federal prosecutors filed in court on Thursday night. The misdemeanor charge was a major concession for the Justice Department.Under the plea agreement, the U.S. will recommend that the court sentence “should reflect the fact that he has accepted responsibility” and downgrade his sentence accordingly.
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